- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pisgah, AL
Pisgah High School
Federal NCES profile for Pisgah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010183001532
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pisgah High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 598
- students enrolled
Pisgah High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010183001532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Pisgah High School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 010183001532 · Pisgah, AL Other · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 20.6:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Sand Mountain School (694 students)
Pisgah High School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pisgah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Sand Mou
North Sand Mountain School
694 students
- This school
Pisgah High School
598 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
586 students
- Woodville High
Woodville High School
504 students
- Section High S
Section High School
503 students
- North Jackson
North Jackson High School
432 students
What this shows Pisgah High School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pisgah High School compares
Pisgah 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 87% in Alabama - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,969
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Pisgah High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pisgah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sand Mountain School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Section High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Jackson High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pisgah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Pisgah
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pisgah High School
How many students attend Pisgah High School?
Pisgah High School has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pisgah, AL. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pisgah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pisgah High School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pisgah High School?
55.3% of students at Pisgah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pisgah High School?
The largest demographic group at Pisgah High School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Pisgah, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pisgah High School?
Pisgah 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).
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Pisgah High School, Jackson County also operates North Sand Mountain School (694 students), Skyline High School (586 students), and Woodville High School (504 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.