Enrollment
396
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anniston, AL
White Plains High School
Federal NCES profile for White Plains High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010054000250
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Plains High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
White Plains High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Plains High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Alabama
NCES ID 010054000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Plains High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Plains High School
White Plains High School is a mid-sized high school in Anniston, Alabama, enrolling 396 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 35/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Anniston's high schools, it stands alongside Anniston High School (498 students): White Plains High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 18.4:1).
Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students) and Saks Elementary School (625 students) alongside White Plains 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 White Plains High School compares
White Plains 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 29% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$11,667
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, White Plains High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun County, which includes White Plains High School.
$11,667
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 60.2%
Federal 16.2%
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 White Plains High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saks Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Plains Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Plains High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Anniston
2 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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about White Plains High School
How many students attend White Plains High School?
White Plains High School has 396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anniston, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Plains High School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Plains High School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Plains High School?
41.6% of students at White Plains High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Plains High School?
The largest demographic group at White Plains High School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Plains High School?
White Plains High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Plains High School rank among high schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, White Plains High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Anniston, 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 Anniston on the city page.
Is White Plains High School a good school?
White Plains High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Calhoun County?
Besides White Plains High School, Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students), Saks Elementary School (625 students), and Wellborn Elementary School (598 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.
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