- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbiana, AL
Shelby County High School
Federal NCES profile for Shelby County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010303001174
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby County High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Columbiana · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelby County High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Columbiana, AL.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303001174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Shelby County High School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 010303001174 · Columbiana, AL High · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 14.3:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Shelby County High School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Shelby County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- This school 572
Shelby County High School
572 students
What this shows Shelby County High School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelby County High School compares
Shelby County 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 11% in Alabama - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$12,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Shelby County High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelby County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelby County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelby County High School
How many students attend Shelby County High School?
Shelby County High School has 572 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbiana, AL. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby County High School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Shelby County High School?
55.1% of students at Shelby County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby County High School?
The largest demographic group at Shelby County High School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Columbiana, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby County High School?
Shelby County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Shelby County High School rank among public schools in Columbiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Columbiana, 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 Shelby County?
Besides Shelby County High School, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.