Enrollment
591
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010102000387
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Cullman · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Point High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Point High School
West Point High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Cullman, Alabama, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Alabama schools and 28% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 591 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 468 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 591 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cullman's high schools, it stands alongside Cullman High School (1,014 students): West Point High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 16.6:1).
Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students) and Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students) alongside West Point High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Point High School compares
West Point High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cullman County, which includes West Point High School.
$11,519
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 55.5%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~591 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Point High School a good school?
West Point High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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