- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Foley, AL
Foley High School
Federal NCES profile for Foley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010027001784
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foley High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Foley · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Foley High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foley High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Foley, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Foley High School held near 1,634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.5 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+56 students YoY 010027001784 · Foley, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,520 enr · 17.7:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Foley High School held near 1,634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.5 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Foley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- This school
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 Foley High School reports 1,520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foley High School compares
Foley 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,520 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,520
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Alabama - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
569
in-school suspensions + 258 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Foley High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foley 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
- 1,418
- 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
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 (~1,520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foley High School
How many students attend Foley High School?
Foley High School has 1,520 students enrolled. It is a high school in Foley, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,578 (2022-23) → 1,634 (2023-24), nearly flat (+56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foley High School is 17.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foley High School?
68.1% of students at Foley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foley High School?
The largest demographic group at Foley High School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Foley, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foley High School?
Foley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Foley High School rank among public schools in Foley?
By Resource Investment Index, Foley High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Foley, 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 Foley on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Foley High School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Robertsdale High School (1,418 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.