- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tarrant, AL
Tarrant High School
Federal NCES profile for Tarrant High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010327001240
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarrant High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tarrant · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarrant High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarrant High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tarrant, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Tarrant High School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 010327001240 · Tarrant, AL Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 21.3:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Tarrant Intermediate School (404 students)
Tarrant High School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tarrant High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tarrant High School
597 students
- Tarrant Interm
Tarrant Intermediate School
404 students
- Tarrant Elemen
Tarrant Elementary School
307 students
What this shows Tarrant High School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarrant High School compares
Tarrant 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 92% in Alabama - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$14,515
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Tarrant High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Tarrant City reports $14,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tarrant High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarrant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarrant High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Tarrant
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tarrant High School
How many students attend Tarrant High School?
Tarrant High School has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tarrant, AL. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarrant High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarrant High School is 21.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tarrant High School?
81.6% of students at Tarrant High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarrant High School?
The largest demographic group at Tarrant High School is African American at 51.1% of enrollment, in Tarrant, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarrant High School?
Tarrant High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Tarrant High School rank among public schools in Tarrant?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarrant High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tarrant, 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 Tarrant City?
Besides Tarrant High School, Tarrant City also operates Tarrant Intermediate School (404 students) and Tarrant Elementary School (307 students). See the Tarrant City district page for the complete list.