- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vestavia Hills, AL
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
Federal NCES profile for Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010343002500
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Vestavia Hills · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Vestavia Hills, AL.
School address
District: Vestavia Hills City · Alabama
NCES ID 010343002500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus shrank from 587 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 010343002500 · Vestavia Hills, AL High · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 18.3:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestavia Hills High School (1,625 students)
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus shrank from 587 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vestavia Hills
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
- This school 548
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
548 students
What this shows Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus compares
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 81% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Alabama - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Asian 6.9%
African American 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Freshman Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestavia Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pizitz Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
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 (~548 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
How many students attend Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus?
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus has 548 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vestavia Hills, AL. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus?
10.9% of students at Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus 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 Freshman Campus?
The largest demographic group at Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Vestavia Hills, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus?
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Freshman Campus rank among public schools in Vestavia Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus ranks #1 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 Freshman Campus, Vestavia Hills City also operates Vestavia Hills High School (1,625 students), Pizitz Middle School (1,131 students), and East Elementary (771 students). See the Vestavia Hills City district page for the complete list.