Huntsville City

Huntsville City Schools serves approximately 22,776 students across 46 schools in Madison County, Alabama. The district experienced slight enrollment decline of 0.7% in the prior year. With 1,315 teachers, the student-teacher ratio stands at 18.1:1, slightly above state averages.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Reading proficiency at 54.7% marginally exceeds the state average of 54.5%, while math proficiency at 31.1% falls slightly below the state average of 31.9%. The district's graduation rate of 94.5% substantially outpaces Alabama's state average of 88.4%, indicating stronger completion rates.

The district serves a diverse student population with significant support needs. Over half of students (52.7%) qualify as economically disadvantaged, 10.7% are identified as English learners, and 16.1% receive special education services. Racial composition is 45.2% White, 39.8% Black, and 17.7% Hispanic.

Financially, Huntsville City operates on a total budget of $282.3 million with per-pupil spending of $11,872, approximately $285 below the state average. Revenue distribution shows reliance on local sources (41.1%), state funding (40.3%), and federal contributions (18.5%). This funding structure places the district within typical state patterns while managing operations with slightly reduced per-student resources compared to state averages.