Enrollment
978
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Adamsville, AL
Minor High School
Federal NCES profile for Minor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010192001752
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minor High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Adamsville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Minor High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minor High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Adamsville, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192001752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minor High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minor High School
Minor High School is a higher-need, large high school in Adamsville, Alabama, enrolling 978 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 92% of state schools at 978 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Discipline events run high: 222 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 978 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Minor 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 Minor High School compares
Minor 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 978 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
978
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in Alabama - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
White 3.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Minor High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Minor 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 Minor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minor 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
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~978 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Minor High School
How many students attend Minor High School?
Minor High School has 978 students enrolled. It is a high school in Adamsville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minor High School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minor High School?
73.0% of students at Minor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minor High School?
The largest demographic group at Minor High School is African American at 84.4% of enrollment, in Adamsville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minor High School?
Minor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Minor High School rank among public schools in Adamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Minor High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Adamsville, 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 Adamsville on the city page.
Is Minor High School a good school?
Minor High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Minor High School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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