- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010027001759
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Daphne High School held near 1,799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+74 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.4 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+74 students YoY 010027001759 · Daphne, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,639 enr · 18.2:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairhope High School (1,536 students)
Daphne High School held near 1,799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+74 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.4 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Daphne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- Robertsdale El
Robertsdale Elementary School
1,081 students
What this shows Daphne High School reports 1,639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daphne High School compares
Daphne High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,520
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,725 (2022-23) → 1,799 (2023-24), nearly flat (+74).
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.