Enrollment
850
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010189000678
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 36
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jasper High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jasper High School
Jasper High School is a large high school in Jasper, Alabama, enrolling 850 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 850 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #185.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jasper's high schools, it stands alongside Curry High School (364 students): Jasper High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 15.8:1).
Jasper City also operates Maddox Intermediate School (643 students) and T R Simmons Elementary School (507 students) alongside Jasper High School.
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 Jasper High School compares
Jasper High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jasper City, which includes Jasper High School.
$12,200
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 50.5%
Federal 14.0%
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 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
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~850 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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.
Is Jasper High School a good school?
Jasper High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools. 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 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.
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