Enrollment
401
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oneonta, AL
Oneonta High School
Federal NCES profile for Oneonta 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 010255001064
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oneonta High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Oneonta · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oneonta High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oneonta High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Oneonta, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oneonta High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oneonta High School
Oneonta High School is a mid-sized high school in Oneonta, Alabama, enrolling 401 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 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.
Among 218 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #175, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 91 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 401 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Oneonta City also operates Oneonta Elementary School (663 students) and Oneonta Middle School (316 students) alongside Oneonta 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 Oneonta High School compares
Oneonta 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 16% in Alabama - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$10,984
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 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 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
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Oneonta High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oneonta City, which includes Oneonta High School.
$10,984
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.5%
Federal 12.9%
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 Oneonta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oneonta Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oneonta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oneonta High School
How many students attend Oneonta High School?
Oneonta High School has 401 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oneonta, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oneonta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oneonta High School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% 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 Oneonta High School?
39.0% of students at Oneonta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oneonta High School?
The largest demographic group at Oneonta High School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Oneonta, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oneonta High School?
Oneonta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Oneonta High School rank among public schools in Oneonta?
By Resource Investment Index, Oneonta High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Oneonta, 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 Oneonta on the city page.
Is Oneonta High School a good school?
Oneonta High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Oneonta City?
Besides Oneonta High School, Oneonta City also operates Oneonta Elementary School (663 students) and Oneonta Middle School (316 students). See the Oneonta City district page for the complete list.
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