Serving 1,080 students in grades 9-12, Pelham High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Pelham High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelham High School is 0.68, 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pelham High School?
The graduation rate of Pelham High School is 92%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pelham High School?
1,080 students attend Pelham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pelham High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelham High School?
Pelham High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pelham High School offer ?
Pelham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pelham High School part of?
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