- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010054000250
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
White Plains High School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 010054000250 · Anniston, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 18:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Elementary School (712 students)
White Plains High School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
White Plains High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Ele
Alexandria Elementary School
712 students
- Saks Elementar
Saks Elementary School
625 students
- Wellborn Eleme
Wellborn Elementary School
598 students
- Weaver Element
Weaver Elementary School
544 students
- White Plains E
White Plains Elementary School
530 students
- This school
White Plains High School
396 students
What this shows White Plains High School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Plains High School compares
White Plains 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,117
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 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.
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
District finance for Calhoun County reports $12,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.