- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Talladega, AL
Talladega High School
Federal NCES profile for Talladega High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010315001207
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talladega High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Talladega · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Talladega High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talladega High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Talladega, AL.
School address
District: Talladega City · Alabama
NCES ID 010315001207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Talladega High School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 010315001207 · Talladega, AL High · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 30.2:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: C L Salter Elementary School (353 students)
Talladega High School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Talladega High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Talladega High School
634 students
- C L Salter Ele
C L Salter Elementary School
353 students
- Evelyn D Houst
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
302 students
- Zora Ellis Jun 228
Zora Ellis Junior High School
228 students
- Raymond L Youn 174
Raymond L Young Elementary School
174 students
What this shows Talladega High School reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talladega High School compares
Talladega 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 | 30.2:1 | ▲ 71% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 36% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
30.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$15,560
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.6%
White 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Talladega High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Talladega City reports $15,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Talladega High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C L Salter Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evelyn D Houston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zora Ellis Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond L Young Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talladega High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talladega High School
How many students attend Talladega High School?
Talladega High School has 634 students enrolled. It is a high school in Talladega, AL. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talladega High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talladega High School is 30.2:1, which is 71% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Talladega High School?
79.8% of students at Talladega High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talladega High School?
The largest demographic group at Talladega High School is African American at 74.6% of enrollment, in Talladega, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talladega High School?
Talladega High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Talladega High School rank among public schools in Talladega?
By Resource Investment Index, Talladega High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Talladega, 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 Talladega on the city page.
What other schools are in Talladega City?
Besides Talladega High School, Talladega City also operates C L Salter Elementary School (353 students), Evelyn D Houston Elementary School (302 students), and Zora Ellis Junior High School (228 students). See the Talladega City district page for the complete list.