High Schools in Selma City

There is only one high school located in Selma City, Alabama - Selma High School. This school serves students in grades 9-12 and faces significant challenges, including extremely low academic performance, persistent struggles, and socioeconomic disparities.

Selma City high school is ranked 122 out of 137 districts in Alabama and rated just 1 out of 5 stars. Selma High School's academic performance is strikingly low, with proficiency rates in math, science, and English well below the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's math proficiency rate was just 0.63%, compared to the state average of 23.12%. This indicates that the vast majority of students are not meeting grade-level standards in core subjects.

Selma High School's low performance has been a persistent issue, with the school ranking in the bottom 10% of Alabama high schools for the past three years. The school also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 85.26% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school has an overwhelmingly African American student population (97.91%), raising questions about equity and access to quality education for students of color in the Selma City school district. Addressing these complex issues will likely require a comprehensive approach to support the academic and non-academic needs of Selma High School's students.