- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jasper, AL
Jasper High School
Federal NCES profile for Jasper High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010189000678
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jasper High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jasper High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Jasper, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Jasper High School held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 010189000678 · Jasper, AL High · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 15.7:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Maddox Intermediate School (643 students)
Jasper High School held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jasper High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jasper High School
850 students
- Maddox Interme
Maddox Intermediate School
643 students
- T R Simmons El
T R Simmons Elementary School
507 students
- Memorial Park
Memorial Park Elementary School
483 students
- Jasper Junior
Jasper Junior High School
467 students
What this shows Jasper High School reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jasper High School compares
Jasper 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 24% in Alabama - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,293
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Jasper High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Jasper City reports $12,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jasper High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maddox Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| T R Simmons Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jasper High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Jasper
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~850 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jasper High School
How many students attend Jasper High School?
Jasper High School has 850 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jasper, AL. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 829 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper High School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jasper High School?
47.4% of students at Jasper High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jasper High School?
The largest demographic group at Jasper High School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Jasper, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jasper High School?
Jasper High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Jasper High School rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Jasper, 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 Jasper on the city page.
What other schools are in Jasper City?
Besides Jasper High School, Jasper City also operates Maddox Intermediate School (643 students), T R Simmons Elementary School (507 students), and Memorial Park Elementary School (483 students). See the Jasper City district page for the complete list.