- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St. Albans, WV
Saint Albans High School
Federal NCES profile for Saint Albans 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 540060000444
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Albans High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in St. Albans · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 882
- students enrolled
Saint Albans High School has class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Albans High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in St. Albans, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-93 students YoY
Saint Albans High School shrank from 993 students in 2022-23 to 900 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-93 students YoY 540060000444 · St. Albans, WV High · MID · TRAD
882 enr · 19.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Saint Albans High School shrank from 993 students in 2022-23 to 900 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Saint Albans High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- This school
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- Nitro High Sch
Nitro High School
818 students
What this shows Saint Albans High School reports 882 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saint Albans High School compares
Saint Albans High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 47% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 98% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Saint Albans High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saint Albans High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nitro High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Albans High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~882 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saint Albans High School
How many students attend Saint Albans High School?
Saint Albans High School has 882 students enrolled. It is a high school in St. Albans, WV. CCD year-over-year: 993 (2022-23) → 900 (2023-24), down 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Albans High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Albans High School is 19.2:1, which is 47% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Albans High School?
The largest demographic group at Saint Albans High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in St. Albans, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Albans High School?
Saint Albans High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Saint Albans High School rank among public schools in St. Albans?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Albans High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in St. Albans, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St. Albans on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Saint Albans High School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.