- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roanoke, AL
Handley High School
Federal NCES profile for Handley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010285001126
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Handley High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Handley High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Handley High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Roanoke, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Handley High School shrank from 457 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 010285001126 · Roanoke, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 13.1:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Knight Enloe Elementary School (506 students)
Handley High School shrank from 457 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Handley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knight Enloe E
Knight Enloe Elementary School
506 students
- Handley Middle
Handley Middle School
483 students
- This school
Handley High School
366 students
What this shows Handley High School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Handley High School compares
Handley High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 6% in Alabama - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$12,095
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
African American 38.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Handley High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Roanoke City reports $12,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Handley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Enloe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Handley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Handley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Handley High School
How many students attend Handley High School?
Handley High School has 366 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roanoke, AL. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Handley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Handley High School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% 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 Handley High School?
44.4% of students at Handley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Handley High School?
The largest demographic group at Handley High School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Roanoke, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Handley High School?
Handley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Handley High School rank among public schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Handley High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke City?
Besides Handley High School, Roanoke City also operates Knight Enloe Elementary School (506 students) and Handley Middle School (483 students). See the Roanoke City district page for the complete list.