Auburn High School in Auburn, AL

At a glance

Reported students

2,227

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

127

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

10–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Alabama high enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

461

Auburn High School: 2,227 reported students.

State peer staffing position

59th percentile

17.5:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 2,083
Teachers (FTE): 110
Student–teacher ratio: 18.9:1

What the reported data says about Auburn High School

Auburn High School is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in Auburn. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Auburn City. NCES reports 2,227 students for 2024–25.

Among 314 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 525.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, close to the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.4%) and Black (22%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Auburn High School

1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 127 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.5%
Students with disabilities: 13%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 29.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 6
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White55.4%
Hispanic8.6%
Black22%
Asian10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

22 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Auburn Junior High School

Other · Grades 08–09

1,491 reported students

East Samford School

Middle · Grades 06–07

733 reported students

Drake Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–06

720 reported students

Ogletree Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

523 reported students

Auburn Early Education Center

Elementary · Grades KG–02

492 reported students

Pick Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

464 reported students

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Public schools near Auburn High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Dean Road Elementary School Elementary · Auburn City	KG–02	383	1.1 mi
Auburn Junior High School Other · Auburn City	08–09	1,491	1.1 mi
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School Elementary · Auburn City	03–05	388	1.8 mi
Beauregard High School High · Lee County	09–12	533	5.7 mi
Opelika High School High · Opelika City	09–12	1,590	6.3 mi
Loachapoka High School High · Lee County	07–12	277	7.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Auburn High School

What grades does Auburn High School serve?

Auburn High School reports grades 10–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Auburn City.

How many students attend Auburn High School?

Auburn High School reported 2,227 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 314 Alabama high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,083 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Auburn High School?

The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 2,227 students and 127 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Auburn High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Auburn High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Auburn City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Auburn High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

29.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Auburn High School in?

Auburn High School is part of Auburn City, based in Auburn, AL, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Auburn High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dean Road Elementary School (1.1 mi), Auburn Junior High School (1.1 mi), Wrights Mill Road Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.