- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sheffield, AL
Sheffield High School
Federal NCES profile for Sheffield 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 010300001164
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheffield High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sheffield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheffield High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheffield High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sheffield, AL.
School address
District: Sheffield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010300001164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sheffield High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010300001164 · Sheffield, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 14.5:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wa Threadgill Primary School (344 students)
Sheffield High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Sheffield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wa Threadgill
Wa Threadgill Primary School
344 students
- This school
Sheffield High School
305 students
- L E Willson El
L E Willson Elementary School
253 students
- Sheffield Juni 127
Sheffield Junior High School
127 students
What this shows Sheffield High School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheffield High School compares
Sheffield 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 0% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$14,219
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
African American 37.7%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Sheffield High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheffield City reports $14,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheffield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wa Threadgill Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L E Willson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheffield Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheffield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheffield High School
How many students attend Sheffield High School?
Sheffield High School has 305 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sheffield, AL. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheffield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheffield High School is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheffield High School?
59.0% of students at Sheffield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheffield High School?
The largest demographic group at Sheffield High School is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Sheffield, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheffield High School?
Sheffield 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 Sheffield High School rank among public schools in Sheffield?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheffield High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sheffield, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sheffield City?
Besides Sheffield High School, Sheffield City also operates Wa Threadgill Primary School (344 students), L E Willson Elementary School (253 students), and Sheffield Junior High School (127 students). See the Sheffield City district page for the complete list.