- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010192001752
👥 S:T ratio 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Adamsville · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Minor High School grew from 915 students in 2022-23 to 1,011 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+96 students YoY 010192001752 · Adamsville, AL High · MID · TRAD
978 enr · 18.8:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Minor High School grew from 915 students in 2022-23 to 1,011 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Minor High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Minor High School
978 students
What this shows Minor High School reports 978 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minor High School compares
Minor High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,194
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 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.
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
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,259
- 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
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 (~978 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 915 (2022-23) → 1,011 (2023-24), up 96.
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.