- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gadsden, AL
Gadsden City High School
Federal NCES profile for Gadsden City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010162001824
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gadsden City High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #13 of 15
- public schools in Gadsden · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gadsden City High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gadsden City High School ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Gadsden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Gadsden City High School held near 1,309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.9 → 84.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 010162001824 · Gadsden, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,361 enr · 16.2:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden Middle School (438 students)
Gadsden City High School held near 1,309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.9 → 84.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Gadsden City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gadsden City High School
1,361 students
- Gadsden Middle 438
Gadsden Middle School
438 students
- Adams Elementa 433
Adams Elementary School
433 students
- W E Striplin E 400
W E Striplin Elementary School
400 students
- Floyd Elementa 384
Floyd Elementary School
384 students
- Eura Brown Ele 340
Eura Brown Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Gadsden City High School reports 1,361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gadsden City High School compares
Gadsden City 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,361 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,361
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 31% in Alabama - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$13,509
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.3%
White 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Gadsden City High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Gadsden City reports $13,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gadsden City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W E Striplin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eura Brown Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gadsden City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gadsden City High School
How many students attend Gadsden City High School?
Gadsden City High School has 1,361 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gadsden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,318 (2022-23) → 1,309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gadsden City High School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Gadsden City High School?
71.7% of students at Gadsden City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gadsden City High School?
The largest demographic group at Gadsden City High School is African American at 45.3% of enrollment, in Gadsden, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gadsden City High School?
Gadsden City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Gadsden City High School rank among public schools in Gadsden?
By Resource Investment Index, Gadsden City High School ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Gadsden, 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 Gadsden on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden City?
Besides Gadsden City High School, Gadsden City also operates Gadsden Middle School (438 students), Adams Elementary School (433 students), and W E Striplin Elementary School (400 students). See the Gadsden City district page for the complete list.