- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Homewood, AL
Homewood High School
Federal NCES profile for Homewood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010176000608
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homewood High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Homewood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Homewood High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homewood High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Homewood, AL.
School address
District: Homewood City · Alabama
NCES ID 010176000608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Homewood High School held near 1,308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 105.5 → 107.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 010176000608 · Homewood, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,333 enr · 12.7:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Homewood Middle School (1,000 students)
Homewood High School held near 1,308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 105.5 → 107.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Homewood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Homewood High School
1,333 students
- Homewood Middl
Homewood Middle School
1,000 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary School
935 students
- Hall Kent Elem
Hall Kent Elementary School
717 students
- Shades Cahaba 507
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
507 students
What this shows Homewood High School reports 1,333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homewood High School compares
Homewood High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 58% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,333
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 4% in Alabama - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
African American 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Homewood High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Homewood City reports $14,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homewood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hall Kent Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Cahaba Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homewood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Homewood High School
How many students attend Homewood High School?
Homewood High School has 1,333 students enrolled. It is a high school in Homewood, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,330 (2022-23) → 1,308 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homewood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homewood High School is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% 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 Homewood High School?
24.7% of students at Homewood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homewood High School?
The largest demographic group at Homewood High School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Homewood, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homewood High School?
Homewood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Homewood High School rank among public schools in Homewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Homewood High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Homewood, 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 Homewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Homewood City?
Besides Homewood High School, Homewood City also operates Homewood Middle School (1,000 students), Edgewood Elementary School (935 students), and Hall Kent Elementary School (717 students). See the Homewood City district page for the complete list.