- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010192000717
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 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 16/100 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
- 16
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Hueytown High School held near 1,171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 010192000717 · Hueytown, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,200 enr · 23.5:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Hueytown High School held near 1,171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hueytown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- This school
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- Pinson Valley
Pinson Valley High School
1,025 students
What this shows Hueytown High School reports 1,200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hueytown High School compares
Hueytown 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,194
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
Counselors2.5 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.
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
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,259
- 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
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 (~1,200 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,210 (2022-23) → 1,171 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
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 16/100 (lower 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 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.
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.