Enrollment
665
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Odenville, AL
Saint Clair County High School
Federal NCES profile for Saint Clair County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010306201367
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Clair County High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Odenville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Clair County High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Clair County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Odenville, AL.
School address
District: St Clair County · Alabama
NCES ID 010306201367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saint Clair County High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saint Clair County High School
Saint Clair County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Odenville, Alabama, enrolling 665 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Alabama schools and 21% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 665 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 410 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #377, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St Clair County spends $10,015 per pupil, 20% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students) and Springville Elementary School (779 students) alongside Saint Clair County 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 Saint Clair County High School compares
Saint Clair County 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 93% in Alabama - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$10,015
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 62.9%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Saint Clair County High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Clair County, which includes Saint Clair County High School.
$10,015
Per student
-20%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 62.5%
Federal 13.3%
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 Saint Clair County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Clair County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~665 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Clair County High School
How many students attend Saint Clair County High School?
Saint Clair County High School has 665 students enrolled. It is a high school in Odenville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Clair County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Clair County High School is 21.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saint Clair County High School?
51.9% of students at Saint Clair County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Clair County High School?
The largest demographic group at Saint Clair County High School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Odenville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Clair County High School?
Saint Clair County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Saint Clair County High School rank among public schools in Odenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Clair County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Odenville, 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 Odenville on the city page.
Is Saint Clair County High School a good school?
Saint Clair County High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools. 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 St Clair County?
Besides Saint Clair County High School, St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students), Springville Elementary School (779 students), and Springville High School (772 students). See the St Clair County district page for the complete list.
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