Serving 812 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin Russell High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Benjamin Russell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Russell High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benjamin Russell High School?
The graduation rate of Benjamin Russell High School is 88%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Benjamin Russell High School?
812 students attend Benjamin Russell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Benjamin Russell High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Russell High School?
Benjamin Russell High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benjamin Russell High School offer ?
Benjamin Russell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Benjamin Russell High School part of?
this school is not for the faint of heart. there are bullying, vandalism, and other problems here. I have made many good friends and the honors course is amazing, but the regular course is ok.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - student of this school
36/25/2020
I like this school because you get a grade.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - tamirra tellis
210/1/2011
As a drivers training instructor in Michigan, I saw your clip "Get the Message" on Youtube. Loved it. Is there any way I could get a copy of this to show in my classroom. Thanks and keep up the great work!!!
Rhonda
- Posted by Teacher - arcdr
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