- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Andalusia, AL
Straughn High School
Federal NCES profile for Straughn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010093000363
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Straughn High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Andalusia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Straughn High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Straughn High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Andalusia, AL.
School address
District: Covington County · Alabama
NCES ID 010093000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Straughn High School grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 010093000363 · Andalusia, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 18:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Straughn Elementary School (569 students)
Straughn High School grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Straughn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Straughn Eleme
Straughn Elementary School
569 students
- Red Level Scho
Red Level School
535 students
- Pleasant Home
Pleasant Home School
508 students
- This school
Straughn High School
433 students
- Ws Harlan Elem
Ws Harlan Elementary School
293 students
- Straughn Middl
Straughn Middle School
287 students
What this shows Straughn High School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Straughn High School compares
Straughn High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,826
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Straughn High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington County reports $11,826 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Straughn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straughn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Level School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Home School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ws Harlan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Straughn Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Straughn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Andalusia
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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Frequently asked questions about Straughn High School
How many students attend Straughn High School?
Straughn High School has 433 students enrolled. It is a high school in Andalusia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Straughn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Straughn High School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Straughn High School?
58.5% of students at Straughn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Straughn High School?
The largest demographic group at Straughn High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Andalusia, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Straughn High School?
Straughn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Straughn High School rank among public schools in Andalusia?
By Resource Investment Index, Straughn High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Andalusia, 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 Andalusia on the city page.
What other schools are in Covington County?
Besides Straughn High School, Covington County also operates Straughn Elementary School (569 students), Red Level School (535 students), and Pleasant Home School (508 students). See the Covington County district page for the complete list.