- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spanish Fort, AL
Spanish Fort High School
Federal NCES profile for Spanish Fort 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 010027002073
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spanish Fort High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Spanish Fort · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Spanish Fort High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Fort High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Spanish Fort, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027002073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Spanish Fort High School held near 1,202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.3 → 65.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 010027002073 · Spanish Fort, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,115 enr · 16.9:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Spanish Fort High School held near 1,202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.3 → 65.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Spanish Fort High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- This school
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- Robertsdale El
Robertsdale Elementary School
1,081 students
What this shows Spanish Fort High School reports 1,115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spanish Fort High School compares
Spanish Fort 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 65% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,115
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Alabama - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,089
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
271
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Spanish Fort High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spanish Fort High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spanish Fort High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spanish Fort High School
How many students attend Spanish Fort High School?
Spanish Fort High School has 1,115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spanish Fort, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,188 (2022-23) → 1,202 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fort High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fort High School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher 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 Spanish Fort High School?
20.5% of students at Spanish Fort High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spanish Fort High School?
The largest demographic group at Spanish Fort High School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Spanish Fort, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spanish Fort High School?
Spanish Fort 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 Spanish Fort High School rank among public schools in Spanish Fort?
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Fort High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Spanish Fort, 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 Baldwin County?
Besides Spanish Fort High School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.