- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ohatchee, AL
Ohatchee High School
Federal NCES profile for Ohatchee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010054000240
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ohatchee High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 391
- students enrolled
Ohatchee High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Alabama
NCES ID 010054000240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Ohatchee High School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 010054000240 · Ohatchee, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 17.8:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Elementary School (712 students)
Ohatchee High School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ohatchee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Ele
Alexandria Elementary School
712 students
- Saks Elementar
Saks Elementary School
625 students
- Wellborn Eleme
Wellborn Elementary School
598 students
- Weaver Element
Weaver Elementary School
544 students
- White Plains E
White Plains Elementary School
530 students
- This school
Ohatchee High School
391 students
What this shows Ohatchee High School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ohatchee High School compares
Ohatchee High School is a shrinking 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,117
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Ohatchee High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun County reports $12,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ohatchee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saks Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Plains Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ohatchee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Ohatchee
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ohatchee High School
How many students attend Ohatchee High School?
Ohatchee High School has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ohatchee, AL. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohatchee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohatchee High School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ohatchee High School?
55.0% of students at Ohatchee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ohatchee High School?
The largest demographic group at Ohatchee High School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Ohatchee, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohatchee High School?
Ohatchee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Calhoun County?
Besides Ohatchee High School, Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students), Saks Elementary School (625 students), and Wellborn Elementary School (598 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.