- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Opp, AL
Opp High School
Federal NCES profile for Opp High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010261001073
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opp High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Opp · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Opp High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opp High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Opp, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Opp High School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 010261001073 · Opp, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 15.8:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Opp Elementary School (547 students)
Opp High School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Opp High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Opp Elementary
Opp Elementary School
547 students
- This school
Opp High School
396 students
- Opp Middle Sch
Opp Middle School
379 students
What this shows Opp High School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opp High School compares
Opp 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▼ 0% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Alabama - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$12,836
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
African American 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Opp High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Opp City reports $12,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Opp High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opp Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Opp Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opp High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Opp High School
How many students attend Opp High School?
Opp High School has 396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Opp, AL. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opp High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opp High School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Opp High School?
58.8% of students at Opp High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opp High School?
The largest demographic group at Opp High School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Opp, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opp High School?
Opp High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Opp High School rank among public schools in Opp?
By Resource Investment Index, Opp High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Opp, 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 Opp City?
Besides Opp High School, Opp City also operates Opp Elementary School (547 students) and Opp Middle School (379 students). See the Opp City district page for the complete list.