- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highland Home, AL
Highland Home School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Home School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010096000367
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Home School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 746
- students enrolled
Highland Home School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Crenshaw County · Alabama
NCES ID 010096000367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Highland Home School shrank from 839 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.1 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 010096000367 · Highland Home, AL Other · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 13.8:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Luverne High School (745 students)
Highland Home School shrank from 839 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 54.1 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Highland Home School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Highland Home School
746 students
- Luverne High S
Luverne High School
745 students
- Brantley High
Brantley High School
572 students
What this shows Highland Home School reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Home School compares
Highland Home 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▼ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 8% in Alabama - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,649
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Highland Home School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crenshaw County reports $12,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Home School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brantley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Home School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~746 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Home School
How many students attend Highland Home School?
Highland Home School has 746 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highland Home, AL. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Home School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Home School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 12% 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 Highland Home School?
55.5% of students at Highland Home School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Home School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Home School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Highland Home, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Home School?
Highland Home School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Crenshaw County?
Besides Highland Home School, Crenshaw County also operates Luverne High School (745 students) and Brantley High School (572 students). See the Crenshaw County district page for the complete list.