- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pelham, AL
Pelham High School
Federal NCES profile for Pelham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010019402399
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pelham, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Pelham High School held near 1,100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.7 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 010019402399 · Pelham, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,076 enr · 16.6:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pelham Park Middle School (835 students)
Pelham High School held near 1,100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.7 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pelham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pelham High School
1,076 students
- Pelham Park Mi
Pelham Park Middle School
835 students
- Pelham Ridge
Pelham Ridge
783 students
- Pelham Oaks
Pelham Oaks
750 students
What this shows Pelham High School reports 1,076 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelham High School compares
Pelham 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,076
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$12,834
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Pelham High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pelham City reports $12,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pelham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pelham Ridge | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pelham Oaks | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,076 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelham High School
How many students attend Pelham High School?
Pelham High School has 1,076 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pelham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,080 (2022-23) → 1,100 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham High School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Pelham High School?
36.1% of students at Pelham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham High School?
The largest demographic group at Pelham High School is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Pelham, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham High School?
Pelham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Pelham High School rank among public schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pelham, 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 Pelham on the city page.
What other schools are in Pelham City?
Besides Pelham High School, Pelham City also operates Pelham Park Middle School (835 students), Pelham Ridge (783 students), and Pelham Oaks (750 students). See the Pelham City district page for the complete list.