- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Birmingham, AL
Parker High School
Federal NCES profile for Parker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010039000165
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker High School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Parker High School held near 854 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 010039000165 · Birmingham, AL High · MID · TRAD
942 enr · 26.2:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Parker High School held near 854 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Parker High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- This school
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
750 students
What this shows Parker High School reports 942 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker High School compares
Parker 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 43% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 942 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
942
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 98% in Alabama - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Parker High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Birmingham
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oak Mountain High School
Standard public school
1,648 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Ramsay High School
Standard public school
762 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
750 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Wenonah High School
Standard public school
670 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
George Washington Carver High School
Standard public school
570 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~942 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parker High School
How many students attend Parker High School?
Parker High School has 942 students enrolled. It is a high school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 854 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker High School is 26.2:1, which is 48% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parker High School?
83.9% of students at Parker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker High School?
The largest demographic group at Parker High School is African American at 79.9% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker High School?
Parker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Parker High School rank among high schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides Parker High School, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students), and Huffman Academy (779 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.