- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gardendale, AL
Gardendale High School
Federal NCES profile for Gardendale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010192000706
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardendale High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gardendale · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardendale High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardendale High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gardendale, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Gardendale High School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 010192000706 · Gardendale, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,076 enr · 17.9:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Gardendale High School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Gardendale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- This school
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- Pinson Valley
Pinson Valley High School
1,025 students
What this shows Gardendale High School reports 1,076 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardendale High School compares
Gardendale 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 29% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,076
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$12,194
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
African American 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Gardendale High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gardendale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinson Valley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardendale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,076 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gardendale High School
How many students attend Gardendale High School?
Gardendale High School has 1,076 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gardendale, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardendale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardendale High School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardendale High School?
41.7% of students at Gardendale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardendale High School?
The largest demographic group at Gardendale High School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Gardendale, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardendale High School?
Gardendale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Gardendale High School rank among public schools in Gardendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardendale High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gardendale, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Gardendale High School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.