- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cullman, AL
West Point High School
Federal NCES profile for West Point High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010102000387
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Point High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Cullman · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Point High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Point High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Cullman, AL.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
West Point High School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 010102000387 · Cullman, AL High · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 22.7:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanceville Elementary School (648 students)
West Point High School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Point High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanceville Ele
Hanceville Elementary School
648 students
- Holly Pond Ele
Holly Pond Elementary School
634 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
601 students
- This school
West Point High School
591 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
512 students
- Cold Springs E
Cold Springs Elementary School
500 students
What this shows West Point High School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Point High School compares
West Point 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 95% in Alabama - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,821
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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, West Point High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cullman County reports $11,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Point High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cold Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Point High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Cullman
3 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 (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Point High School
How many students attend West Point High School?
West Point High School has 591 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cullman, AL. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point High School is 22.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Point High School?
53.6% of students at West Point High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Point High School?
The largest demographic group at West Point High School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Cullman, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Point High School?
West Point High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Point High School rank among high schools in Cullman?
By Resource Investment Index, West Point High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Cullman, 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 Cullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Cullman County?
Besides West Point High School, Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students), Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students), and Fairview Elementary School (601 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.