Serving 472 students in grades 9-12, Deshler 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 10-14% (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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 472 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Deshler 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 Deshler High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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?
10-14% 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 Deshler High School?
The graduation rate of Deshler High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Deshler High School?
472 students attend Deshler High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Deshler High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deshler High School?
Deshler High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deshler High School offer ?
Deshler High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Deshler High School part of?
excellent school due to the excellent leadership from principals Jennifer Gray and Bob Black. Great athletic teams, good quality academically,great extracurricular activities/awards/low parent involvement
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 472 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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