Enrollment
1,418
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010027000024
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robertsdale High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robertsdale High School
Robertsdale High School is a higher-need, large high school in Robertsdale, Alabama, enrolling 1,418 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.1% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,418 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 439 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,418 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students) and Fairhope High School (1,536 students) alongside Robertsdale High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robertsdale High School compares
Robertsdale High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Robertsdale High School.
$11,999
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 37.3%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Robertsdale High School a good school?
Robertsdale High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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