Enrollment
2,177
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Enterprise, AL
Enterprise High School
Federal NCES profile for Enterprise High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010132000476
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Enterprise High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Enterprise · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Enterprise High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Enterprise High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Enterprise, AL.
School address
District: Enterprise City · Alabama
NCES ID 010132000476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Enterprise High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Enterprise High School
Enterprise High School is a large high school in Enterprise, Alabama, enrolling 2,177 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,177 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 562 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,177 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Enterprise City also operates Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students) and Holly Hill Elementary School (666 students) alongside Enterprise 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 Enterprise High School compares
Enterprise 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 35% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,177 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,177
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Alabama - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$11,045
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
257
in-school suspensions + 305 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
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 53.8%
African American 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Enterprise High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enterprise City, which includes Enterprise High School.
$11,045
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 Enterprise High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppinville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rucker Boulevard Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Enterprise High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Enterprise High School
How many students attend Enterprise High School?
Enterprise High School has 2,177 students enrolled. It is a high school in Enterprise, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enterprise High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Enterprise High School is 18.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Enterprise High School?
38.0% of students at Enterprise High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Enterprise High School?
The largest demographic group at Enterprise High School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Enterprise, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Enterprise High School?
Enterprise High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Enterprise High School rank among public schools in Enterprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Enterprise High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Enterprise, 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 Enterprise on the city page.
Is Enterprise High School a good school?
Enterprise High School earns 40/100 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 Enterprise City?
Besides Enterprise High School, Enterprise City also operates Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students), Holly Hill Elementary School (666 students), and Brookwood Elementary School (657 students). See the Enterprise City district page for the complete list.
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