Enrollment
485
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010303001177
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montevallo High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montevallo High School
Montevallo High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Montevallo, Alabama, enrolling 485 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 485 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #237.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students) and Helena High School (1,383 students) alongside Montevallo 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 Montevallo High School compares
Montevallo 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,253
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby County, which includes Montevallo High School.
$11,253
Per student
-10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 51.9%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Montevallo on the city page.
Is Montevallo High School a good school?
Montevallo High School earns 41/100 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. 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 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.
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