- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Robertsdale, AL
Robertsdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Robertsdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010027000024
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robertsdale High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Robertsdale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robertsdale High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robertsdale High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Robertsdale, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Robertsdale High School held near 1,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+59 students YoY 010027000024 · Robertsdale, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,418 enr · 18.4:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Robertsdale High School held near 1,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Robertsdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- This school
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- Robertsdale El
Robertsdale Elementary School
1,081 students
What this shows Robertsdale High School reports 1,418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robertsdale High School compares
Robertsdale 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,418 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,418
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Alabama - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$13,089
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
307
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Robertsdale High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robertsdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robertsdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robertsdale High School
How many students attend Robertsdale High School?
Robertsdale High School has 1,418 students enrolled. It is a high school in Robertsdale, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,450 (2022-23) → 1,509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robertsdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robertsdale High School is 18.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robertsdale High School?
57.1% of students at Robertsdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robertsdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Robertsdale High School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Robertsdale, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robertsdale High School?
Robertsdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Robertsdale High School rank among public schools in Robertsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Robertsdale High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Robertsdale, 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 Robertsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Robertsdale High School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.