Enrollment
366
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010285001126
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 33
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Handley High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Handley High School
Handley High School is a mid-sized high school in Roanoke, Alabama, enrolling 366 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.1:1, Handley High School is leaner than roughly 94% of Alabama schools and 26% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #168.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 106 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 366 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Roanoke City also operates Knight Enloe Elementary School (506 students) and Handley Middle School (483 students) alongside Handley 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 Handley High School compares
Handley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,250
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke City, which includes Handley High School.
$11,250
Per student
-10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 57.8%
Federal 19.1%
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 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
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Roanoke on the city page.
Is Handley High School a good school?
Handley High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools. 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 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.
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