- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montevallo, AL
Montevallo High School
Federal NCES profile for Montevallo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010303001177
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montevallo High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Montevallo · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Montevallo High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montevallo High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Montevallo, AL.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303001177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Montevallo High School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 010303001177 · Montevallo, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 15.6:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Montevallo High School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Montevallo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- This school 485
Montevallo High School
485 students
What this shows Montevallo High School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montevallo High School compares
Montevallo 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,436
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
African American 22.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Montevallo High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montevallo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montevallo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montevallo High School
How many students attend Montevallo High School?
Montevallo High School has 485 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montevallo, AL. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montevallo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montevallo High School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montevallo High School?
70.2% of students at Montevallo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montevallo High School?
The largest demographic group at Montevallo High School is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Montevallo, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montevallo High School?
Montevallo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Montevallo High School rank among public schools in Montevallo?
By Resource Investment Index, Montevallo High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Montevallo, 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 Shelby County?
Besides Montevallo High School, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.