Serving 1,053 students in grades 9-12, Calera 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 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,053 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Calera 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 Calera High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Calera High School is a high school located in Calera, Alabama. The
athletic teams are known as the Eagles and compete as a 2-A school
in the state of Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calera High School?
The graduation rate of Calera High School is 96%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Calera High School?
1,053 students attend Calera High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Calera High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calera High School?
Calera High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calera High School offer ?
Calera High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Calera High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,053 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
