Serving 409 students in grades 6-12, Tanner 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 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 409 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Tanner 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 Tanner High School is 0.70, which is more 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tanner High School?
The graduation rate of Tanner High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tanner High School?
409 students attend Tanner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Tanner High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tanner High School?
Tanner High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tanner High School offer ?
Tanner High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Tanner High School part of?
Excellent elementary school. Students have access to music, art, all sports, and extracurricular activities. The elementary hosts 3 academic awards programs every spring to recognize students. They also held graduation for 6th grade moving up to middle school. Parents are involved as they want to be. Harvest Festival is a big fundraiser for PTO.
- Posted by Parent - peetr
23/28/2011
This school is an open school. Anyone can come and go that doesnt attend. There is not adult supervision for the amount of children that attend. They dont listen nor do they return phone calls to the parents in a timely fashion. Do not promote a child if not desirved.
- Posted by Parent - dontw
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 409 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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