- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010180002419
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Jemison High School held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 010180002419 · Huntsville, AL High · MID · TRAD
858 enr · 18.7:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Jemison High School held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jemison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- Huntsville Hig
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
- This school
Jemison High School
858 students
What this shows Jemison High School reports 858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jemison High School compares
Jemison 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,807
- 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
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 (~858 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 867 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.