- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Opelika, AL
Opelika High School
Federal NCES profile for Opelika High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010258001070
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opelika High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Opelika · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Opelika High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opelika High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Opelika, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Opelika High School held near 1,530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.0 → 91.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 010258001070 · Opelika, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,590 enr · 17.3:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Opelika Middle School (812 students)
Opelika High School held near 1,530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.0 → 91.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Opelika High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Opelika High School
1,590 students
- Opelika Middle
Opelika Middle School
812 students
- Southview Prim 480
Southview Primary School
480 students
- Northside Scho 464
Northside School
464 students
- Jeter Primary 435
Jeter Primary School
435 students
- Carver Primary 414
Carver Primary School
414 students
What this shows Opelika High School reports 1,590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opelika High School compares
Opelika 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,590 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,590
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$12,232
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
281
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.4%
White 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Opelika High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Opelika City reports $12,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Opelika High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelika Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southview Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeter Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opelika High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Opelika
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Opelika High School
How many students attend Opelika High School?
Opelika High School has 1,590 students enrolled. It is a high school in Opelika, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,562 (2022-23) → 1,530 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opelika High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opelika High School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher 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 Opelika High School?
58.3% of students at Opelika High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opelika High School?
The largest demographic group at Opelika High School is African American at 54.4% of enrollment, in Opelika, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opelika High School?
Opelika High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Opelika High School rank among public schools in Opelika?
By Resource Investment Index, Opelika High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Opelika, 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 Opelika on the city page.
What other schools are in Opelika City?
Besides Opelika High School, Opelika City also operates Opelika Middle School (812 students), Southview Primary School (480 students), and Northside School (464 students). See the Opelika City district page for the complete list.