Enrollment
1,200
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hueytown, AL
Hueytown High School
Federal NCES profile for Hueytown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010192000717
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hueytown High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hueytown · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hueytown High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hueytown High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hueytown, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hueytown High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hueytown High School
Hueytown High School is a higher-need, large high school in Hueytown, Alabama, enrolling 1,200 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Alabama schools and 33% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,200 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 89 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #85, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (23%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Hueytown 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 Hueytown High School compares
Hueytown 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,200 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,200
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 96% in Alabama - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$11,497
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
African American 57.2%
White 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Hueytown High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Hueytown High School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
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 Hueytown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinson Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hueytown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,200 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hueytown High School
How many students attend Hueytown High School?
Hueytown High School has 1,200 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hueytown, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hueytown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hueytown High School is 23.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hueytown High School?
73.1% of students at Hueytown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hueytown High School?
The largest demographic group at Hueytown High School is African American at 57.2% of enrollment, in Hueytown, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hueytown High School?
Hueytown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Hueytown High School rank among public schools in Hueytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hueytown High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hueytown, 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 Hueytown on the city page.
Is Hueytown High School a good school?
Hueytown High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Hueytown High School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Shades Valley High School (1,094 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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