Etowah High School

Summary:

Etowah High School is a public high school located in Attalla, Alabama, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 472. The school is part of the Etowah County school district, which is ranked 55 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Etowah High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (15.47%) and Hispanic (8.26%) students compared to nearby schools like Hokes Bluff High School and Gaston High School. The school has shown mixed academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 47th to 278th out of 378 Alabama high schools. However, Etowah High School has seen improvements in recent years, earning a 4-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has also performed well in certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, African American students, and special education students, ranking in the top 50-100 high schools in the state for these groups.

One of the notable challenges facing Etowah High School is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (78.81% in 2022-2023), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the nearby Gadsden City district. This socioeconomic factor may impact academic achievement and require additional resources and support to address. Despite these challenges, Etowah High School's efforts to address the needs of its diverse population and the recent improvements in academic performance suggest that the school is making progress in providing a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 201 Case Avenue SE
       Attalla, AL  35954


(256) 538-8381

District: Attalla City

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,236 Help


Feeder schools for Etowah High School:

Elementary:    Attalla Elementary School
Middle:    Etowah Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
African American:
15.5%
Hispanic:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Etowah High School ranks better than 87.6% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Etowah High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), African American (15.5%), Hispanic (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Etowah High School is 16. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Etowah High School is $11,236.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Etowah High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Etowah High School 47th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Etowah High School in the ranking list.)

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Attalla City:

SchoolDigger ranks Attalla City 55th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Etowah High School

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Rank History for all students at Etowah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.24 183rd 357 48.7%
2005 36.34 276th 359 23.1%
2006 49.76 213th 357 40.3%
2007 63.79 132nd 358 63.1%
2008 55.57 172nd 359 52.1%
2009 59.13 143rd 357 59.9%
2010 68.56 88th 358 75.4%
2011 55.69 175th 360 51.4%
2012 39.86 265th 358 26.0%
2013 42.29 278th 358 22.3%
2014 44.21 203rd 358 43.3%
2015 47.22 186th 353 47.3%
2016 55.06 148th 351 57.8%
2017 42.77 188th 353 46.7%
2018 35.85 245th 356 31.2%
2019 28.71 265th 366 27.6%
2021 33.35 247th 371 33.4%
2022 42.41 198th 367 46.0%
2023 25.74 278th 371 25.1%
2024 82.82 47th 378 87.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Etowah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.63 29th 37 21.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Etowah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.21 76th 83 8.4%
2018 35.21 91st 160 43.1%
2019 17.29 154th 171 9.9%
2021 21.83 168th 196 14.3%
2023 45.05 80th 182 56.0%
2024 66.97 43rd 198 78.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Etowah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.68 76th 315 75.9%
2018 46.49 187th 349 46.4%
2019 39.66 214th 358 40.2%
2021 32.01 245th 361 32.1%
2022 52.10 146th 361 59.6%
2023 19.12 295th 349 15.5%
2024 93.98 18th 375 95.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Etowah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.89 7th 16 56.3%
2021 44.04 3rd 5 40.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Etowah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.31 183rd 343 46.6%
2018 30.71 252nd 347 27.4%
2019 28.69 256th 354 27.7%
2021 48.07 177th 359 50.7%
2022 47.32 180th 367 51.0%
2023 20.77 286th 358 20.1%
2024 80.94 53rd 366 85.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Etowah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.93 17th 18 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Etowah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.26 184th 339 45.7%
2018 40.72 213th 350 39.1%
2019 27.81 255th 357 28.6%
2021 18.71 305th 366 16.7%
2022 36.30 223rd 366 39.1%
2023 31.24 240th 358 33.0%
2024 80.51 52nd 368 85.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Etowah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.22 67th 189 64.6%
2018 53.76 76th 223 65.9%
2019 18.08 205th 224 8.5%
2021 41.22 117th 228 48.7%
2022 48.10 81st 222 63.5%
2023 23.53 192nd 224 14.3%
2024 65.94 46th 231 80.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Etowah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.48 87th 95 8.4%
2019 12.41 96th 103 6.8%
2021 19.12 98th 113 13.3%
2022 39.72 62nd 114 45.6%
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Rank History for White students at Etowah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.40 157th 230 31.7%
2018 18.93 258th 300 14.0%
2019 23.73 253rd 313 19.2%
2021 26.32 239th 319 25.1%
2022 33.40 214th 326 34.4%
2023 21.32 254th 317 19.9%
2024 74.33 68th 325 79.1%
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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 Etowah 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 880 880
1989 806 116 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 926
1990 768 102 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1991 774 92 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 867
1992 761 103 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 867
1993 719 95 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1994 676 86 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1995 655 100 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1996 655 100 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1997 660 88 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 756
1998 669 77 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 753
1999 644 69 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2000 595 61 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2001 606 63 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2002 566 72 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 653
2003 566 72 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 653
2004 587 78 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2005 583 93 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 694
2006 643 85 1 11 1 n/a n/a 1 742
2007 604 85 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 707
2008 582 98 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 699
2009 577 85 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 684
2010 558 91 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2011 589 83 1 31 0 0 0 0 704
2012 592 92 2 32 0 0 9 0 727
2013 596 108 2 39 0 0 14 0 759
2014 603 102 1 44 0 0 18 0 768
2015 549 100 0 44 0 0 25 0 718
2016 510 102 0 45 2 0 20 0 679
2017 487 101 0 44 1 0 43 0 676
2018 412 90 0 54 1 0 36 0 593
2019 389 86 0 59 0 0 25 0 559
2020 350 91 2 51 0 0 22 0 516
2021 346 84 1 49 0 0 18 0 498
2022 345 70 1 50 0 0 27 0 493
2023 332 73 0 39 0 0 28 0 472

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 Etowah High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 880 40.3 21.8 0
1989 926 43.0 21.5 n/a
1990 871 44.0 19.7 0
1991 867 45.0 19.2 n/a
1992 867 44.0 19.7 n/a
1993 814 42.5 19.2 n/a
1994 763 42.7 17.9 n/a
1995 761 41.7 18.2 n/a
1996 761 41.7 18.2 n/a
1997 756 40.8 18.5 18.1
1998 753 44.0 17.1 19.1
1999 723 43.7 16.5 26.4
2000 664 46.0 14.4 30
2001 683 45.5 15.0 36.7
2002 653 43.3 15.1 43.3
2003 653 43.3 15.1 43.3
2004 683 44.0 15.5 45.2
2005 694 48.0 14.5 51.3
2006 742 46.0 16.1 50.7
2007 707 46.0 15.4 56.3
2008 699 46.5 15.0 55.7
2009 684 46.1 14.7 59.1
2010 680 46.0 14.7 62.2
2011 704 47.0 14.9 63.2
2012 727 46.0 15.8 65.5
2013 759 47.0 16.1 67.5
2014 768 47.0 16.3 66.9
2015 718 44.0 16.3 67.7
2016 679 42.0 16.1 62.2
2017 676 42.9 15.7 55.6
2018 593 42.0 14.1 61.6
2019 559 40.0 13.9 59.9
2020 516 35.0 14.7 59.5
2021 498 33.4 14.8 60.4
2022 493 29.4 16.7 57.2
2023 472 29.4 16.0 78.8

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 Etowah High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 880 40.3 21.8 0
1989 926 43.0 21.5 n/a
1990 871 44.0 19.7 0
1991 867 45.0 19.2 n/a
1992 867 44.0 19.7 n/a
1993 814 42.5 19.2 n/a
1994 763 42.7 17.9 n/a
1995 761 41.7 18.2 n/a
1996 761 41.7 18.2 n/a
1997 756 40.8 18.5 18.1
1998 753 44.0 17.1 19.1
1999 723 43.7 16.5 26.4
2000 664 46.0 14.4 30
2001 683 45.5 15.0 36.7
2002 653 43.3 15.1 43.3
2003 653 43.3 15.1 43.3
2004 683 44.0 15.5 45.2
2005 694 48.0 14.5 51.3
2006 742 46.0 16.1 50.7
2007 707 46.0 15.4 56.3
2008 699 46.5 15.0 55.7
2009 684 46.1 14.7 59.1
2010 680 46.0 14.7 62.2
2011 704 47.0 14.9 63.2
2012 727 46.0 15.8 65.5
2013 759 47.0 16.1 67.5
2014 768 47.0 16.3 66.9
2015 718 44.0 16.3 67.7
2016 679 42.0 16.1 62.2
2017 676 42.9 15.7 55.6
2018 593 42.0 14.1 61.6
2019 559 40.0 13.9 59.9
2020 516 35.0 14.7 59.5
2021 498 33.4 14.8 60.4
2022 493 29.4 16.7 57.2
2023 472 29.4 16.0 78.8

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 Etowah High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,529 (13.6%) $9,664 (86.0%) $11,236

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Etowah 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 265th of 366 High schoolsRanks 278th of 371 High schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Etowah High School)24.213.2
 11%
   End of Course Mathematics (Attalla City)24.213.2
 11%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Etowah High School)28.830.2
 1.4%
   End of Course Science (Attalla City)28.830.2
 1.4%
   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 Students559472
 15.6%
African American8673
 15.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic5939
 33.9%
Pacific Islander00
White389332
 14.7%
Two or More Races2528
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.9%78.8%
 18.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Etowah High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Etowah High School.

Etowah High School ranks 47th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Etowah High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Attalla Elementary School
Middle : Etowah Middle School

Students at Etowah High School are 70% White, 15% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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