Enrollment
1,520
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010027001784
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Foley High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Foley High School
Foley High School is a higher-need, large high school in Foley, Alabama, enrolling 1,520 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,520 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 827 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,520 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students) and Fairhope High School (1,536 students) alongside Foley 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 Foley High School compares
Foley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,999
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Foley High School.
$11,999
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 37.3%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~1,520 students)
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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.
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 28/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Foley High School a good school?
Foley High School earns 28/100 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 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.
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