- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Attalla, AL
Etowah High School
Federal NCES profile for Etowah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010018000033
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Etowah High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Attalla · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Etowah High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Etowah High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Attalla, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Etowah High School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010018000033 · Attalla, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 15.6:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Attalla Elementary School (665 students)
Etowah High School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Etowah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Attalla Elemen
Attalla Elementary School
665 students
- This school
Etowah High School
453 students
- Etowah Middle
Etowah Middle School
342 students
What this shows Etowah High School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Etowah High School compares
Etowah 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$11,641
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
African American 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Etowah High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Attalla City reports $11,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Etowah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attalla Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etowah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Etowah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Etowah High School
How many students attend Etowah High School?
Etowah High School has 453 students enrolled. It is a high school in Attalla, AL. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etowah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Etowah High School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower 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 Etowah High School?
70.6% of students at Etowah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Etowah High School?
The largest demographic group at Etowah High School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Attalla, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Etowah High School?
Etowah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Etowah High School rank among public schools in Attalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Etowah High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Attalla, 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 Attalla on the city page.
What other schools are in Attalla City?
Besides Etowah High School, Attalla City also operates Attalla Elementary School (665 students) and Etowah Middle School (342 students). See the Attalla City district page for the complete list.