Enrollment
1,472
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hoover, AL
Spain Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Spain Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010000701456
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spain Park High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #15 of 16
- public schools in Hoover · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Spain Park High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spain Park High School ranks #15 of 16 public schools in Hoover, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spain Park High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spain Park High School
Spain Park High School is a large high school in Hoover, Alabama, enrolling 1,472 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.0% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,472 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hoover's high schools, it stands alongside Hoover High School (2,919 students): Spain Park High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 16.1:1).
Hoover City also operates Hoover High School (2,919 students) and Robert F Bumpus Middle School (1,192 students) alongside Spain Park 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 Spain Park High School compares
Spain Park 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 59% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,472 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,472
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 16% in Alabama - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,854
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
210
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 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 58.9%
African American 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Spain Park High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoover City, which includes Spain Park High School.
$13,854
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 39.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 Spain Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trace Crossings Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spain Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Hoover
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spain Park High School
How many students attend Spain Park High School?
Spain Park High School has 1,472 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hoover, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spain Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spain Park High School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% 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 Spain Park High School?
24.0% of students at Spain Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spain Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Spain Park High School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Hoover, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spain Park High School?
Spain Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spain Park High School rank among public schools in Hoover?
By Resource Investment Index, Spain Park High School ranks #15 of 16 public schools in Hoover, 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 Hoover on the city page.
Is Spain Park High School a good school?
Spain Park High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 Hoover City?
Besides Spain Park High School, Hoover City also operates Hoover High School (2,919 students), Robert F Bumpus Middle School (1,192 students), and Berry Middle School (1,058 students). See the Hoover City district page for the complete list.
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