- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vina, AL
Vina High School
Federal NCES profile for Vina High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010159000548
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vina High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 257
- students enrolled
Vina High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Vina High School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010159000548 · Vina, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 12.2:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Belgreen High School (588 students)
Vina High School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Vina High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belgreen High
Belgreen High School
588 students
- Tharptown Elem
Tharptown Elementary School
541 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
441 students
- Tharptown High
Tharptown High School
410 students
- Red Bay Elemen
Red Bay Elementary
410 students
- This school
Vina High School
257 students
What this shows Vina High School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vina High School compares
Vina 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 3% in Alabama - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$13,421
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Vina High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Franklin County reports $13,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vina High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tharptown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tharptown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Bay Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vina High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vina High School
How many students attend Vina High School?
Vina High School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vina, AL. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vina High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vina High School is 12.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% 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 Vina High School?
62.6% of students at Vina High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vina High School?
The largest demographic group at Vina High School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Vina, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vina High School?
Vina High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides Vina High School, Franklin County also operates Belgreen High School (588 students), Tharptown Elementary School (541 students), and Phil Campbell Elementary School (441 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.