- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasant Grove, AL
Pleasant Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000737
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Grove High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pleasant Grove · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Grove High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pleasant Grove, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Pleasant Grove High School shrank from 729 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 010192000737 · Pleasant Grove, AL Other · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 19.8:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Pleasant Grove High School shrank from 729 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Pleasant Grove High School
752 students
What this shows Pleasant Grove High School reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Grove High School compares
Pleasant Grove High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$12,194
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 376 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
African American 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Pleasant Grove High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Pleasant Grove
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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Grove High School
How many students attend Pleasant Grove High School?
Pleasant Grove High School has 752 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasant Grove, AL. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove High School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Grove High School?
48.6% of students at Pleasant Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Grove High School is African American at 90.8% of enrollment, in Pleasant Grove, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Grove High School?
Pleasant Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pleasant Grove High School rank among public schools in Pleasant Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pleasant Grove, 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Pleasant Grove High School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.