Enrollment
1,259
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mccalla, AL
Mcadory High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcadory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010192000725
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcadory High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mccalla · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcadory High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcadory High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mccalla, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcadory High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcadory High School
Mcadory High School is a higher-need, large high school in Mccalla, Alabama, enrolling 1,259 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.8% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,259 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Hueytown High School (1,200 students) alongside Mcadory 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 Mcadory High School compares
Mcadory 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,259
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$11,497
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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
African American 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
White 15.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Mcadory High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Mcadory High School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
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 Mcadory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinson Valley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcadory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcadory High School
How many students attend Mcadory High School?
Mcadory High School has 1,259 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mccalla, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcadory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcadory High School is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcadory High School?
61.8% of students at Mcadory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcadory High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcadory High School is African American at 63.3% of enrollment, in Mccalla, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcadory High School?
Mcadory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Mcadory High School rank among public schools in Mccalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcadory High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mccalla, 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 Mccalla on the city page.
Is Mcadory High School a good school?
Mcadory High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Mcadory High School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Hueytown High School (1,200 students), and Shades Valley High School (1,094 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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