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Ashville High School

33215 US Highway 231, Ashville, AL 35953St Clair County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
385
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$11,167
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 22% vs nat'l
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 29% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 25% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 385 students in grades 09–12 in Ashville, Alabama.
22% below average funding
District spends $11,167 per pupil, 22% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Ashville High School is a mid-sized high in Ashville, Alabama, serving grades 09–12 with 385 students. The district invests $11,167 per student — 22% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Ashville High School

385
Total Students
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
74%
Free Lunch
19
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 Distribution231 male · 154 female
60%
40%
Male 60%Female 40%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility74%
National avg 52% · 285 students
Student Composition
79%
13%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black6%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010306201362

Academic Outcomes at Ashville 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
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 18th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35953

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,167Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,167
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,913
Student Support$2,122
Administration$1,340
Operations$1,675
Other$1,117
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,167 spent per student, an estimated $4,947 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
24%
State government
62.5%
Local (property tax)
24.2%
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-average funding — $11,167/student, 22% less than the national average
  • 74% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Springville Elementary SchoolMoody Elementary SchoolMargaret ElementaryAshville Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Springville Middle SchoolOdenville Middle SchoolMoody Middle SchoolAshville Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Springville High SchoolMoody High SchoolSaint Clair County High SchoolEden Area Technical Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySt. Clair County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSt Clair County →
Phone: (205)594-7943
NCES ID: 010306201362
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ashville 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 St Clair County
Elem
Springville Elementary School
978 students · PK–05
34% FRL
Elem
Moody Elementary School
835 students · PK–03
54% FRL
High
Springville High School
766 students · 09–12
33% FRL
Elem
Margaret Elementary
727 students · PK–05
58% FRL
High
Moody High School
687 students · 09–12
50% FRL
High
Saint Clair County High School
622 students · 09–12
59% FRL
Mid
Springville Middle School
578 students · 06–08
41% FRL
Mid
Odenville Middle School
570 students · 06–08
67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
33215 US Highway 231, Ashville, AL 35953
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.