- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tuscumbia, AL
Deshler High School
Federal NCES profile for Deshler High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010342001297
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deshler High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Tuscumbia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Deshler High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deshler High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Tuscumbia, AL.
School address
District: Tuscumbia City · Alabama
NCES ID 010342001297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Deshler High School grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 010342001297 · Tuscumbia, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 15.7:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: G W Trenholm Primary School (413 students)
Deshler High School grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Deshler High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Deshler High School
488 students
- G W Trenholm P
G W Trenholm Primary School
413 students
- R E Thompson I
R E Thompson Intermediate School
360 students
- Deshler Middle
Deshler Middle School
336 students
What this shows Deshler High School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deshler High School compares
Deshler High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 24% in Alabama - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,656
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
African American 26.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Deshler High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Tuscumbia City reports $12,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deshler High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| G W Trenholm Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R E Thompson Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deshler Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deshler High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deshler High School
How many students attend Deshler High School?
Deshler High School has 488 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tuscumbia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deshler High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deshler High School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deshler High School?
47.7% of students at Deshler High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deshler High School?
The largest demographic group at Deshler High School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Tuscumbia, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deshler High School?
Deshler High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Deshler High School rank among public schools in Tuscumbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Deshler High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Tuscumbia, 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 Tuscumbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscumbia City?
Besides Deshler High School, Tuscumbia City also operates G W Trenholm Primary School (413 students), R E Thompson Intermediate School (360 students), and Deshler Middle School (336 students). See the Tuscumbia City district page for the complete list.