Enrollment
1,639
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Daphne, AL
Daphne High School
Federal NCES profile for Daphne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010027001759
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daphne High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Daphne · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Daphne High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daphne High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Daphne, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027001759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daphne High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daphne High School
Daphne High School is a large high school in Daphne, Alabama, enrolling 1,639 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 33.9% free-meal eligibility runs 42% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,639 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 570 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,639 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Daphne's high schools, it stands alongside Baldwin County Virtual School (298 students): Daphne High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 15.7:1).
Baldwin County also operates Fairhope High School (1,536 students) and Foley High School (1,520 students) alongside Daphne High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Daphne High School compares
Daphne High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 42% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,639 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,639
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alabama - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
393
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Daphne High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Daphne High School.
$11,999
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 37.3%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Daphne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhope High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daphne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Daphne
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,639 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Daphne High School
How many students attend Daphne High School?
Daphne High School has 1,639 students enrolled. It is a high school in Daphne, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daphne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daphne High School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daphne High School?
33.9% of students at Daphne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daphne High School?
The largest demographic group at Daphne High School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Daphne, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daphne High School?
Daphne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daphne High School rank among public schools in Daphne?
By Resource Investment Index, Daphne High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Daphne, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Daphne on the city page.
Is Daphne High School a good school?
Daphne High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Daphne High School, Baldwin County also operates Fairhope High School (1,536 students), Foley High School (1,520 students), and Robertsdale High School (1,418 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.
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