- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Birmingham, AL
Wenonah High School
Federal NCES profile for Wenonah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010039000192
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wenonah High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wenonah High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wenonah High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Wenonah High School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 010039000192 · Birmingham, AL High · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 16.8:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Wenonah High School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wenonah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- This school
Wenonah High School
670 students
What this shows Wenonah High School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wenonah High School compares
Wenonah 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 36% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.2%
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
$16,201
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
White 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Wenonah High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wenonah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wenonah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Birmingham
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oak Mountain High School
Standard public school
1,648 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Parker High School
Standard public school
942 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Ramsay High School
Standard public school
762 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
750 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
George Washington Carver High School
Standard public school
570 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wenonah High School
How many students attend Wenonah High School?
Wenonah High School has 670 students enrolled. It is a high school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wenonah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wenonah High School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Wenonah High School?
80.0% of students at Wenonah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wenonah High School?
The largest demographic group at Wenonah High School is African American at 88.2% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wenonah High School?
Wenonah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Wenonah High School rank among high schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Wenonah High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides Wenonah High School, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.