- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
🌟 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Oneonta High School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.2 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 010255001064 · Oneonta, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 14.9:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Oneonta Elementary School (663 students)
Oneonta High School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.2 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oneonta High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oneonta Elemen
Oneonta Elementary School
663 students
- This school
Oneonta High School
401 students
- Oneonta Middle
Oneonta Middle School
316 students
What this shows Oneonta High School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oneonta High School compares
Oneonta 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,816
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 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.
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
District finance for Oneonta City reports $11,816 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~401 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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 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 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.
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.