Enrollment
1,218
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Theodore, AL
Theodore High School
Federal NCES profile for Theodore High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010237001688
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore High School earns 21/100 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 Theodore · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Theodore, AL.
School address
District: Mobile County · Alabama
NCES ID 010237001688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Theodore High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Theodore High School
Theodore High School is a higher-need, large high school in Theodore, Alabama, enrolling 1,218 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,218 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 401 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,218 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students) and Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students) alongside Theodore 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 Theodore High School compares
Theodore 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,218
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Alabama - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$12,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
267
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 47.8%
African American 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Theodore High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mobile County, which includes Theodore High School.
$12,163
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 49.5%
Federal 24.2%
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 Theodore High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theodore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~1,218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Theodore High School
How many students attend Theodore High School?
Theodore High School has 1,218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Theodore, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore High School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore High School?
54.0% of students at Theodore High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore High School?
The largest demographic group at Theodore High School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Theodore, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore High School?
Theodore High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Theodore High School rank among public schools in Theodore?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Theodore, 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 Theodore on the city page.
Is Theodore High School a good school?
Theodore High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Mobile County?
Besides Theodore High School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.
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