- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Birmingham, AL
Ramsay High School
Federal NCES profile for Ramsay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010039000176
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramsay High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramsay High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsay High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Ramsay High School grew from 660 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 010039000176 · Birmingham, AL High · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 19.1:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Ramsay High School grew from 660 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ramsay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- This school
Ramsay High School
762 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
750 students
What this shows Ramsay High School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramsay High School compares
Ramsay High School is a growing 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 21% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 1.8%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Ramsay High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ramsay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramsay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Parker High School
Standard public school
942 students 26.2:1 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 (~762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ramsay High School
How many students attend Ramsay High School?
Ramsay High School has 762 students enrolled. It is a high school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramsay High School is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ramsay High School?
46.2% of students at Ramsay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramsay High School?
The largest demographic group at Ramsay High School is African American at 94.5% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramsay High School?
Ramsay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ramsay High School rank among high schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsay High School ranks #1 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 Ramsay High School, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.