Serving 584 students in grades 9-12, Shelby County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Shelby County 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 Shelby County High School is 0.40, which is less 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelby County High School?
The graduation rate of Shelby County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Shelby County High School?
584 students attend Shelby County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Shelby County High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelby County High School?
Shelby County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shelby County High School offer ?
Shelby County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shelby County High School part of?
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