University Charter School Secondary

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University Charter School Secondary is a public charter high school located in Livingston, Alabama, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 292 students. The school is part of the Sumter County district, which is ranked 39 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

University Charter School Secondary stands out for its racial diversity, with a student population that is 43.84% White, 50% African American, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.37% Asian, and 2.05% two or more races. In contrast, the nearby Sumter Central High School has a 100% African American student population. Academically, University Charter School Secondary outperforms the state and Sumter Central High School in several areas, including higher proficiency rates in mathematics, science, and English. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.2, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

However, University Charter School Secondary faces some challenges. While the school has a diverse student population, there are significant disparities in academic performance between different racial groups, with African American students performing significantly lower than their White peers. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (63.7%) compared to the state average, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Addressing these equity and socioeconomic challenges will be crucial for the school to continue improving its overall academic performance and providing a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 134 University Drive
       Livingston, AL  35470


(205) 754-3440

District: University Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 378 Alabama High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.1%
White:
45.3%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Compare Details University Charter School Secondary ranks better than 82.6% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details University Charter School Secondary ranks better than 59.3% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.07. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Charter School Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks University Charter School Secondary 77th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See University Charter School Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks University Charter School Secondary 154th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See University Charter School Secondary in the ranking list.)

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University Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks University Charter School 39th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University Charter School Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at University Charter School Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.20 77th 442 82.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at University Charter School Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.71 121st 437 72.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at University Charter School Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.09 76th 426 82.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at University Charter School Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.68 82nd 428 80.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at University Charter School Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.85 41st 269 84.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at University Charter School Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.09 45th 373 87.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for University Charter School Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at University Charter School Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.07 154th 378 59.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at University Charter School Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.12 196th 375 47.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at University Charter School Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.75 127th 366 65.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at University Charter School Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.29 211th 368 42.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at University Charter School Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.28 155th 231 32.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at University Charter School Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.41 74th 325 77.2%
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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 University Charter School Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 128 146 4 7 1 0 6 0 292
2024 145 154 4 7 1 0 9 0 320

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 University Charter School Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 292 18.0 16.2 63.7
2024 320 18.7 17.1 63.4

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 University Charter School Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 292 18.0 16.2 63.7
2024 320 18.7 17.1 63.4

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.


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University Charter School Secondary ranks 154th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at University Charter School Secondary are 48% African American, 45% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 320 students attended University Charter School Secondary.


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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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