- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Huffman High Schoolmagnet held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 010039000141 · Birmingham, AL Other · MID · TRAD
1,094 enr · 18.2:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Parker High School (942 students)
Huffman High Schoolmagnet held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Huffman High Schoolmagnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
750 students
What this shows Huffman High Schoolmagnet reports 1,094 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huffman High Schoolmagnet compares
Huffman High Schoolmagnet 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,201
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
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.
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
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,094 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,147 (2022-23) → 1,123 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.