- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Selma, AL
Selma High School
Federal NCES profile for Selma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010297001160
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selma High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #11 of 14
- public schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Selma High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selma High School ranks #11 of 14 public schools in Selma, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Selma High School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 010297001160 · Selma, AL High · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 17.9:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood Elementary School (402 students)
Selma High School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Selma High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Selma High School
680 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary School
402 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary School
334 students
- Sophia P Kings
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
305 students
- The Rbhudson S
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
279 students
- School of Disc 172
School of Discovery Genesis Center
172 students
What this shows Selma High School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selma High School compares
Selma 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 41% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$14,254
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Selma High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Selma City reports $14,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Selma High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sophia P Kingston Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Rbhudson Steam Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of Discovery Genesis Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selma High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Selma
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Selma High School
How many students attend Selma High School?
Selma High School has 680 students enrolled. It is a high school in Selma, AL. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selma High School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Selma High School?
82.8% of students at Selma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selma High School?
The largest demographic group at Selma High School is African American at 97.6% of enrollment, in Selma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selma High School?
Selma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Selma High School rank among public schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Selma High School ranks #11 of 14 public schools in Selma, 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 Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma City?
Besides Selma High School, Selma City also operates Edgewood Elementary School (402 students), Meadowview Elementary School (334 students), and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School (305 students). See the Selma City district page for the complete list.