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Arab High School

Summary:

Arab High School is a public high school serving 779 students in grades 9-12 in Arab, Alabama. The school is part of the Arab City School District, which is ranked 9th out of 137 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Arab High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Alabama, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and academic performance significantly higher than the state average across subjects like mathematics, science, and English. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with only 5.39% of students identifying as non-white. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 13.11% to 39.92%, indicating a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds. Arab High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.5 to 18.4 over the past three school years.

Compared to nearby schools like Albertville High School and Douglas High School, Arab High School significantly outperforms its counterparts in academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in core subjects. However, Arab High School has a much higher percentage of white students, while the nearby schools tend to have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Arab High School has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to some of the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 511 Arabian Dr NE
       Arab, AL  35016-1160

(256) 586-6026

District: Arab City

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,984 Help


Feeder schools for Arab High School:

Elementary:    Arab Elementary School
    Arab Primary School
Middle:    Arab Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  747

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arab High School ranks better than 95% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Arab High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (2.7%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arab High School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arab High School is $10,984.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arab High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arab High School 19th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Arab High School in the ranking list.)

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Arab City:

SchoolDigger ranks Arab City 9th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arab High School

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Rank History for all students at Arab High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.08 24th 357 93.3%
2005 83.06 21st 359 94.2%
2006 83.14 16th 357 95.5%
2007 81.41 23rd 358 93.6%
2008 88.04 9th 359 97.5%
2009 88.00 13th 357 96.4%
2010 86.36 11th 358 96.9%
2011 87.56 8th 360 97.8%
2012 85.27 13th 358 96.4%
2013 73.06 31st 358 91.3%
2014 98.06 7th 358 98.0%
2015 93.61 20th 353 94.3%
2016 97.68 11th 351 96.9%
2017 99.60 4th 353 98.9%
2018 97.15 14th 356 96.1%
2019 96.44 14th 366 96.2%
2021 94.91 21st 371 94.3%
2022 93.57 24th 367 93.5%
2023 96.68 15th 371 96.0%
2024 96.02 19th 378 95.0%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Arab High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 100.00 1st 83 98.8%
2018 99.75 2nd 160 98.8%
2019 91.72 10th 171 94.2%
2022 88.62 10th 169 94.1%
2023 60.99 49th 182 73.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arab High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 99.92 3rd 315 99.0%
2018 97.74 5th 349 98.6%
2019 96.33 13th 358 96.4%
2021 95.93 11th 361 97.0%
2022 97.76 9th 361 97.5%
2023 97.54 6th 349 98.3%
2024 96.47 11th 375 97.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Arab High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 99.67 2nd 343 99.4%
2018 96.09 14th 347 96.0%
2019 94.79 15th 354 95.8%
2021 93.32 22nd 359 93.9%
2022 92.36 22nd 367 94.0%
2023 93.61 28th 358 92.2%
2024 94.00 25th 366 93.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Arab High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 98.62 7th 339 97.9%
2018 96.18 15th 350 95.7%
2019 96.03 15th 357 95.8%
2021 94.19 22nd 366 94.0%
2022 91.15 32nd 366 91.3%
2023 96.62 14th 358 96.1%
2024 95.91 17th 368 95.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Arab High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.61 13th 230 94.3%
2018 92.08 26th 300 91.3%
2019 90.84 26th 313 91.7%
2021 86.08 39th 319 87.8%
2022 84.58 36th 326 89.0%
2023 90.77 30th 317 90.5%
2024 90.10 25th 325 92.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Arab High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 930 930
1989 921 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 924
1990 881 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 883
1991 892 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 895
1992 896 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 899
1993 915 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 919
1994 899 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 904
1995 927 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 931
1996 927 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 931
1997 866 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 871
1998 1078 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1084
1999 1039 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
2000 1017 0 4 2 1 n/a n/a 2 1026
2001 1024 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 4 1034
2002 1008 0 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1017
2003 1008 0 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1017
2004 1000 0 3 7 0 n/a n/a 4 1014
2005 856 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 868
2006 799 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 5 815
2007 742 0 7 10 1 n/a n/a 5 765
2008 719 0 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 736
2009 711 2 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 729
2010 718 3 6 9 3 n/a n/a 0 739
2011 758 4 6 13 4 0 0 0 785
2012 779 4 5 9 7 1 0 0 805
2013 817 4 2 14 5 0 0 0 842
2014 843 3 4 11 5 0 1 0 867
2015 809 2 8 14 2 0 1 0 836
2016 744 3 9 17 3 0 4 0 780
2017 740 2 11 20 4 1 4 0 782
2018 713 1 11 23 4 0 8 0 760
2019 706 2 10 21 3 1 8 0 751
2020 742 3 12 22 1 1 5 0 786
2021 724 0 8 20 1 0 5 0 758
2022 731 3 7 18 1 1 2 0 763
2023 737 3 8 22 1 1 7 0 779
2024 697 4 10 20 4 0 12 0 747

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arab High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 930 38.0 24.4 0
1989 924 41.0 22.5 n/a
1990 883 40.4 21.8 0
1991 895 41.4 21.6 n/a
1992 899 40.4 22.2 n/a
1993 919 42.0 21.9 n/a
1994 904 45.0 20.1 n/a
1995 931 50.4 18.5 n/a
1996 931 50.4 18.5 n/a
1997 871 53.2 16.4 7.1
1998 1084 52.9 20.5 8.3
1999 1044 63.0 16.6 11.1
2000 1026 66.0 15.5 13.3
2001 1034 66.3 15.6 11.5
2002 1017 65.5 15.5 15.3
2003 1017 65.5 15.5 15.3
2004 1014 64.0 15.8 16.7
2005 868 64.0 13.6 13.9
2006 815 54.0 15.0 16.5
2007 765 51.5 14.9 17.1
2008 736 53.8 13.7 18.2
2009 729 48.0 15.0 20.7
2010 739 46.8 15.7 22.5
2011 785 48.7 16.0 22.7
2012 805 49.4 16.2 27.5
2013 842 52.9 15.8 29.8
2014 867 59.0 14.6 32.1
2015 836 57.0 14.6 28.9
2016 780 52.0 15.0 33.5
2017 782 50.6 15.4 26.6
2018 760 49.3 15.4 26.8
2019 751 51.3 14.6 28.5
2020 786 50.9 15.4 30
2021 758 48.6 15.5 26.1
2022 763 41.3 18.4 13.1
2023 779 48.0 16.2 39.9
2024 747 48.7 15.3 43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arab High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 930 38.0 24.4 0
1989 924 41.0 22.5 n/a
1990 883 40.4 21.8 0
1991 895 41.4 21.6 n/a
1992 899 40.4 22.2 n/a
1993 919 42.0 21.9 n/a
1994 904 45.0 20.1 n/a
1995 931 50.4 18.5 n/a
1996 931 50.4 18.5 n/a
1997 871 53.2 16.4 7.1
1998 1084 52.9 20.5 8.3
1999 1044 63.0 16.6 11.1
2000 1026 66.0 15.5 13.3
2001 1034 66.3 15.6 11.5
2002 1017 65.5 15.5 15.3
2003 1017 65.5 15.5 15.3
2004 1014 64.0 15.8 16.7
2005 868 64.0 13.6 13.9
2006 815 54.0 15.0 16.5
2007 765 51.5 14.9 17.1
2008 736 53.8 13.7 18.2
2009 729 48.0 15.0 20.7
2010 739 46.8 15.7 22.5
2011 785 48.7 16.0 22.7
2012 805 49.4 16.2 27.5
2013 842 52.9 15.8 29.8
2014 867 59.0 14.6 32.1
2015 836 57.0 14.6 28.9
2016 780 52.0 15.0 33.5
2017 782 50.6 15.4 26.6
2018 760 49.3 15.4 26.8
2019 751 51.3 14.6 28.5
2020 786 50.9 15.4 30
2021 758 48.6 15.5 26.1
2022 763 41.3 18.4 13.1
2023 779 48.0 16.2 39.9
2024 747 48.7 15.3 43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arab High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $782 (7.1%) $10,192 (92.8%) $10,984

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arab High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 366 High schoolsRanks 15th of 371 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Arab High School)72.741
 31.8%
   End of Course Mathematics (Arab City)72.741
 31.8%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Arab High School)67.255.7
 11.4%
   End of Course Science (Arab City)67.255.7
 11.4%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students751779
 3.7%
African American23
 50%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic2122
 4.8%
Pacific Islander11
White706737
 4.4%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.5%39.9%
 11.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arab High School

Students at Arab High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Yes. Arab High School ranks in the top 5.0% of Alabama high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 747 students attended Arab High School.

Arab High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arab Elementary School
Elementary : Arab Primary School
Middle : Arab Junior High School


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