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Albert P Brewer High School

59 Eva Rd, Somerville, AL 35670Morgan County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
717
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$14,031
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
20.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 30% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 34% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 717 students in grades 09–12 in Somerville, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,031 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Albert P Brewer High School is a large high in Somerville, Alabama, serving grades 09–12 with 717 students. The district invests $14,031 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 20.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Albert P Brewer High School

717
Total Students
20.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution371 male · 346 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 426 students
Student Composition
86%
10%
White86%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010248001696

Academic Outcomes at Albert P Brewer High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 5th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35670

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,031Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,031
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,174
Student Support$2,666
Administration$1,684
Operations$2,105
Other$1,403
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,031 spent per student, an estimated $6,216 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
34%
State government
52.6%
Local (property tax)
34.2%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Priceville Elementary SchoolWest Morgan Elementary SchoolCotaco SchoolDanvilleNeel Elementary School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Priceville Junior High SchoolWest Morgan Middle SchoolDanville Middle School
↓
High School
Priceville High SchoolWest Morgan High SchoolFalkville High SchoolDanville High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMorgan County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMorgan County →
Phone: (256)778-8634
NCES ID: 010248001696
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Somerville seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Morgan County
Elem
Priceville Elementary School
667 students · PK–05
● 43 opp39% FRL
Elem
West Morgan Elementary School
616 students · PK–04
69% FRL
Elem
Cotaco School
536 students · PK–08
● 33 opp65% FRL
Mid
Priceville Junior High School
528 students · 05–08
● 43 opp40% FRL
Elem
DanvilleNeel Elementary School
524 students · PK–04
● 40 opp58% FRL
High
Priceville High School
512 students · 09–12
● 43 opp37% FRL
Elem
Union Hill School
474 students · PK–08
● 33 opp68% FRL
High
West Morgan High School
438 students · 09–12
65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
59 Eva Rd, Somerville, AL 35670
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.