Enrollment
1,094
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Federal NCES profile for Huffman High Schoolmagnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039000141
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huffman High Schoolmagnet earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #38 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Huffman High Schoolmagnet has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huffman High Schoolmagnet ranks #38 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huffman High Schoolmagnet compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Huffman High Schoolmagnet is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling 1,094 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.6% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,094 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Birmingham's public schools, it stands alongside Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students): Huffman High Schoolmagnet is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 20.7:1).
Birmingham City also operates Parker High School (942 students) and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students) alongside Huffman High Schoolmagnet.
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 Huffman High Schoolmagnet compares
Huffman High Schoolmagnet on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,094 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,094
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alabama - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.6%
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
$13,890
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Huffman High Schoolmagnet is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham City, which includes Huffman High Schoolmagnet.
$13,890
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 23.2%
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 Huffman High Schoolmagnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huffman High Schoolmagnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hayes K8
Standard public school
693 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,094 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Huffman High Schoolmagnet
How many students attend Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet has 1,094 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Huffman High Schoolmagnet is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
63.6% of students at Huffman High Schoolmagnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
The largest demographic group at Huffman High Schoolmagnet is African American at 86.8% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Huffman High Schoolmagnet rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Huffman High Schoolmagnet ranks #38 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birmingham on the city page.
Is Huffman High Schoolmagnet a good school?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Birmingham City?
Besides Huffman High Schoolmagnet, Birmingham City also operates Parker High School (942 students), Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students), and Huffman Academy (779 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.
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