At a glance
Reported students
1,377
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617
ClayChalkville High School: 1,377 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
17.2:1 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
- 1,309
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about ClayChalkville High School
ClayChalkville High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Pinson. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Jefferson County. NCES reports 1,377 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 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, 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 Black (81.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. 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 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking ClayChalkville High School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 80 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black81.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.3%
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
12 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.
Other schools in Jefferson County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McAdory High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,259 reported students
Hueytown High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,200 reported students
Shades Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,094 reported students
Gardendale High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,076 reported students
Pinson Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,025 reported students
Minor High School
High · Grades 09–12
978 reported students
Public schools near ClayChalkville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–05 | 606 | 0.3 mi |
| ClayChalkville Middle School Middle · Jefferson County | 06–08 | 952 | 0.3 mi |
| HewittTrussville High School High · Trussville City | 09–12 | 1,571 | 2.2 mi |
| Pinson Valley High School High · Jefferson County | 09–12 | 1,025 | 3.9 mi |
| Center Point High School High · Jefferson County | 09–12 | 685 | 6.2 mi |
| Huffman High SchoolMagnet High · Birmingham City | 09–12 | 1,094 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about ClayChalkville High School
What grades does ClayChalkville High School serve?
ClayChalkville High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jefferson County.
How many students attend ClayChalkville High School?
ClayChalkville High School reported 1,377 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 314 Alabama high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,309 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at ClayChalkville High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 1,377 students and 80 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 ClayChalkville High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
ClayChalkville High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of ClayChalkville High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is ClayChalkville High School in?
ClayChalkville High School is part of Jefferson County, based in Birmingham, AL, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near ClayChalkville High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clay Elementary School (0.3 mi), ClayChalkville Middle School (0.3 mi), HewittTrussville High School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.