- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alabaster, AL
Thompson High School
Federal NCES profile for Thompson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010019001183
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Alabaster · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Alabaster, AL.
School address
District: Alabaster City · Alabama
NCES ID 010019001183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Thompson High School held near 2,132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-71 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 126.0 → 127.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-71 students YoY 010019001183 · Alabaster, AL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,060 enr · 16.3:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Thompson Middle School (1,444 students)
Thompson High School held near 2,132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-71 headcount). Teacher FTE added 126.0 → 127.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Thompson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thompson High School
2,060 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
1,444 students
- Creek View Ele
Creek View Elementary School
958 students
- Meadow View E
Meadow View Elementary School
953 students
- Thompson Inter
Thompson Intermediate School
901 students
What this shows Thompson High School reports 2,060 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson High School compares
Thompson 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,060 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,060
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 32% in Alabama - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,376
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
African American 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Thompson High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Alabaster City reports $13,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thompson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creek View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~2,060 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson High School
How many students attend Thompson High School?
Thompson High School has 2,060 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alabaster, AL. CCD year-over-year: 2,203 (2022-23) → 2,132 (2023-24), nearly flat (-71).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson High School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Thompson High School?
43.0% of students at Thompson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson High School?
The largest demographic group at Thompson High School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Alabaster, 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 Thompson High School?
Thompson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Thompson High School rank among public schools in Alabaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Alabaster, 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 Alabaster City?
Besides Thompson High School, Alabaster City also operates Thompson Middle School (1,444 students), Creek View Elementary School (958 students), and Meadow View Elementary School (953 students). See the Alabaster City district page for the complete list.