Enrollment
1,027
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hartselle, AL
Hartselle High School
Federal NCES profile for Hartselle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010173000599
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartselle High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Hartselle · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartselle High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartselle High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Hartselle, AL.
School address
District: Hartselle City · Alabama
NCES ID 010173000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hartselle High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hartselle High School
Hartselle High School is a large high school in Hartselle, Alabama, enrolling 1,027 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.9% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,027 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 110 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Hartselle City also operates Crestline Elementary School (710 students) and Hartselle Junior High School (553 students) alongside Hartselle 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 Hartselle High School compares
Hartselle 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 49% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,027
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 18% in Alabama - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$11,744
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Hartselle High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartselle City, which includes Hartselle High School.
$11,744
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 56.3%
Federal 10.8%
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 Hartselle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestline Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartselle Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartselle Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fe Burleson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barkley Bridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartselle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,027 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hartselle High School
How many students attend Hartselle High School?
Hartselle High School has 1,027 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hartselle, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartselle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartselle High School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Hartselle High School?
29.9% of students at Hartselle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartselle High School?
The largest demographic group at Hartselle High School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Hartselle, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartselle High School?
Hartselle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Hartselle High School rank among public schools in Hartselle?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartselle High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Hartselle, 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 Hartselle on the city page.
Is Hartselle High School a good school?
Hartselle High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Hartselle City?
Besides Hartselle High School, Hartselle City also operates Crestline Elementary School (710 students), Hartselle Junior High School (553 students), and Hartselle Intermediate School (522 students). See the Hartselle City district page for the complete list.
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