- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vestavia Hills, AL
Vestavia Hills High School
Federal NCES profile for Vestavia Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010343001304
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vestavia Hills High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Vestavia Hills · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vestavia Hills High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vestavia Hills High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Vestavia Hills, AL.
School address
District: Vestavia Hills City · Alabama
NCES ID 010343001304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Vestavia Hills High School held near 1,624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 114.0 → 115.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 010343001304 · Vestavia Hills, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,625 enr · 14.3:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Pizitz Middle School (1,131 students)
Vestavia Hills High School held near 1,624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE added 114.0 → 115.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Vestavia Hills High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vestavia Hills High School
1,625 students
- Pizitz Middle
Pizitz Middle School
1,131 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary
771 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
691 students
- Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
657 students
- Vestavia Hills 548
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
548 students
What this shows Vestavia Hills High School reports 1,625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vestavia Hills High School compares
Vestavia Hills 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 85% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,625 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,625
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 11% in Alabama - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,810
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Asian 6.9%
African American 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Vestavia Hills High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vestavia Hills City reports $14,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vestavia Hills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizitz Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vestavia Hills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools in Vestavia Hills
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 (~1,625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vestavia Hills High School
How many students attend Vestavia Hills High School?
Vestavia Hills High School has 1,625 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vestavia Hills, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,578 (2022-23) → 1,624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills High School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% lower 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 Vestavia Hills High School?
8.7% of students at Vestavia Hills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vestavia Hills High School?
The largest demographic group at Vestavia Hills High School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Vestavia Hills, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vestavia Hills High School?
Vestavia Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Vestavia Hills High School rank among public schools in Vestavia Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Vestavia Hills High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Vestavia Hills, 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 Vestavia Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Vestavia Hills City?
Besides Vestavia Hills High School, Vestavia Hills City also operates Pizitz Middle School (1,131 students), East Elementary (771 students), and West Elementary (691 students). See the Vestavia Hills City district page for the complete list.