- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntsville, AL
Huntsville High School
Federal NCES profile for Huntsville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010180000631
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntsville High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntsville High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntsville High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Huntsville High School held near 1,802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.7 → 100.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 010180000631 · Huntsville, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,807 enr · 18.3:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Huntsville High School held near 1,802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.7 → 100.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Huntsville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- This school
Huntsville High School
1,807 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary
1,152 students
- Goldsmithschif
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
935 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
916 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
877 students
What this shows Huntsville High School reports 1,807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntsville High School compares
Huntsville 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 54% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,807 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,807
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Alabama - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$13,146
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Huntsville High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huntsville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntsville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Huntsville
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Virgil Grissom High School
Standard public school
1,847 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Columbia High School
Standard public school
916 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lee High School
Standard public school
877 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Jemison High School
Standard public school
858 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
New Century Technology High School
Standard public school
366 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,807 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Huntsville High School
How many students attend Huntsville High School?
Huntsville High School has 1,807 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,826 (2022-23) → 1,802 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntsville High School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huntsville High School?
26.8% of students at Huntsville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntsville High School?
The largest demographic group at Huntsville High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntsville High School?
Huntsville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Huntsville High School rank among high schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntsville High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Huntsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntsville City?
Besides Huntsville High School, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Providence Elementary (1,152 students), and Goldsmithschiffman Elementary (935 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.