Enrollment
858
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntsville, AL
Jemison High School
Federal NCES profile for Jemison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010180002419
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jemison High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jemison High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jemison High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180002419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jemison High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jemison High School
Jemison High School is a higher-need, large high school in Huntsville, Alabama, enrolling 858 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 858 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 267 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #29, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 319 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 858 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Huntsville's high schools, it stands alongside Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students): Jemison High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 19.6:1).
Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students) and Huntsville High School (1,807 students) alongside Jemison 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 Jemison High School compares
Jemison 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.7%
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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Alabama - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,033
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 213 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
White 5.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Jemison High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntsville City, which includes Jemison High School.
$12,033
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.6%
State 39.2%
Federal 17.2%
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 Jemison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jemison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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
Huntsville High School
Standard public school
1,807 students 18.3:1 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
New Century Technology High School
Standard public school
366 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~858 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Jemison High School's federal record.
- Compare Jemison High School against another school. Compare schools
- Huntsville City's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Jemison High School
How many students attend Jemison High School?
Jemison High School has 858 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntsville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jemison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jemison High School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jemison High School?
63.7% of students at Jemison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jemison High School?
The largest demographic group at Jemison High School is African American at 71.8% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jemison High School?
Jemison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Jemison High School rank among high schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jemison High School ranks #2 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.
Is Jemison High School a good school?
Jemison High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Huntsville City?
Besides Jemison High School, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Huntsville High School (1,807 students), and Providence Elementary (1,152 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.