- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trinity, AL
West Morgan High School
Federal NCES profile for West Morgan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010248001052
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Morgan High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Trinity · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Morgan High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Morgan High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Trinity, AL.
School address
District: Morgan County · Alabama
NCES ID 010248001052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
West Morgan High School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 010248001052 · Trinity, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 19:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert P Brewer High School (757 students)
West Morgan High School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Morgan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert P Brewe
Albert P Brewer High School
757 students
- Priceville Ele
Priceville Elementary School
674 students
- West Morgan Mi
West Morgan Middle School
561 students
- West Morgan El
West Morgan Elementary School
512 students
- Priceville Hig
Priceville High School
506 students
- This school
West Morgan High School
476 students
What this shows West Morgan High School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Morgan High School compares
West Morgan High School is a growing 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Alabama - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$11,920
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, West Morgan High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morgan County reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Morgan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert P Brewer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priceville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Priceville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Morgan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Trinity
2 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 (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Morgan High School
How many students attend West Morgan High School?
West Morgan High School has 476 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trinity, AL. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Morgan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Morgan High School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Morgan High School?
61.6% of students at West Morgan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Morgan High School?
The largest demographic group at West Morgan High School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Trinity, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Morgan High School?
West Morgan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 West Morgan High School rank among high schools in Trinity?
By Resource Investment Index, West Morgan High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Trinity, 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 Trinity on the city page.
What other schools are in Morgan County?
Besides West Morgan High School, Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students), Priceville Elementary School (674 students), and West Morgan Middle School (561 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.