Enrollment
442
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Headland, AL
Headland High School
Federal NCES profile for Headland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010174000604
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Headland High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Headland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Headland High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Headland High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Headland, AL.
School address
District: Henry County · Alabama
NCES ID 010174000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Headland High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Headland High School
Headland High School is a mid-sized high school in Headland, Alabama, enrolling 442 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 124 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 442 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 31 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Henry County also operates Headland Elementary School (898 students) and Headland Middle School (580 students) alongside Headland 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 Headland High School compares
Headland 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$11,477
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
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 72.4%
African American 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Headland High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Headland High School.
$11,477
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 60.7%
Federal 19.0%
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 Headland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Headland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abbeville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Headland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Headland High School
How many students attend Headland High School?
Headland High School has 442 students enrolled. It is a high school in Headland, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Headland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Headland High School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Headland High School?
47.3% of students at Headland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Headland High School?
The largest demographic group at Headland High School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Headland, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Headland High School?
Headland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Headland High School rank among public schools in Headland?
By Resource Investment Index, Headland High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Headland, 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 Headland on the city page.
Is Headland High School a good school?
Headland High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Henry County?
Besides Headland High School, Henry County also operates Headland Elementary School (898 students), Headland Middle School (580 students), and Abbeville Elementary School (338 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.
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