Serving 424 students in grades 9-12, Handley 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 44% 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: 424 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
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
Handley 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 Handley 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.
Handley High School is ranked #1005 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
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 Handley High School?
The graduation rate of Handley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Handley High School?
424 students attend Handley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Handley High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Handley High School?
Handley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Handley High School offer ?
Handley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Handley High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 424 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
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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