Is Spanish Fort High School a good school?

Yes! Spanish Fort High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 10 th of 378 Alabama high schools.

How many students attend Spanish Fort High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,202 students attended Spanish Fort High School.

What is the racial makeup of Spanish Fort High School?

Students at Spanish Fort High School are 79% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Spanish Fort High School?

Spanish Fort High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Rockwell Elementary School Elementary : Spanish Fort Elementary School Middle : Spanish Fort Middle School

Spanish Fort High School

Summary:

Spanish Fort High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Spanish Fort, Alabama, which is part of the highly-ranked Baldwin County School District. This school has consistently been recognized as one of the top high schools in the state, with a current ranking of 10 out of 378 Alabama high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spanish Fort High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the state and county averages in assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 48.52% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 38.47% in Baldwin County and 23.12% statewide. The school also had higher proficiency rates in Science (60.66%) and English (60.07%) than the surrounding areas. Additionally, Spanish Fort High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students.

Another notable aspect of Spanish Fort High School is its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 23.99% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly lower than the nearby Robertsdale High School, which had a 63.72% free and reduced lunch rate. The school also maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.9, which is lower than the nearby Daphne High School (16.1) and Fairhope High School (18.8), suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

Detail:

Public 9-12

One Plaza De Toros
Spanish Fort, AL 36527

(251) 621-6629

District: Baldwin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,360

Feeder schools for Spanish Fort High School:

Elementary:	Rockwell Elementary School
	Spanish Fort Elementary School
Middle:	Spanish Fort Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 1,202

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.0%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spanish Fort High School ranks better than 97.4% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked high schools in the Baldwin County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Spanish Fort High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spanish Fort High School is 18.2. 8 high schools in the Baldwin County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Spanish Fort High School employs 65.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spanish Fort High School is $10,360, which is the 2^nd highest among 8 high schools in the Baldwin County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spanish Fort High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spanish Fort High School 10^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Spanish Fort High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Baldwin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin County 33^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spanish Fort High School

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Rank History for all students at Spanish Fort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2006	89.95	8^th	357	97.8%
2007	84.75	17^th	358	95.3%
2008	79.28	29^th	359	91.9%
2009	77.64	43^rd	357	88.0%
2010	77.92	42^nd	358	88.3%
2011	82.92	18^th	360	95.0%
2012	79.98	30^th	358	91.6%
2013	72.50	36^th	358	89.9%
2014	93.67	22^nd	358	93.9%
2015	93.07	22^nd	353	93.8%
2016	92.66	20^th	351	94.3%
2017	93.75	20^th	353	94.3%
2018	94.10	22^nd	356	93.8%
2019	94.64	18^th	366	95.1%
2021	95.08	19^th	371	94.9%
2022	91.21	31^st	367	91.6%
2023	98.02	12^th	371	96.8%
2024	98.64	10^th	378	97.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spanish Fort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	72.30	4^th	19	78.9%
2018	47.83	13^th	24	45.8%
2019	86.16	5^th	37	86.5%
2021	84.52	7^th	43	83.7%
2022	73.87	9^th	40	77.5%
2023	89.56	6^th	45	86.7%
2024	83.43	6^th	56	89.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Spanish Fort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	67.20	14^th	83	83.1%
2018	93.73	10^th	160	93.8%
2019	40.96	91^st	171	46.8%
2021	24.38	161^st	196	17.9%
2022	68.66	41^st	169	75.7%
2023	64.41	45^th	182	75.3%
2024	72.65	29^th	198	85.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spanish Fort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	67.11	67^th	315	78.7%
2018	89.71	30^th	349	91.4%
2019	89.27	29^th	358	91.9%
2021	81.51	43^rd	361	88.1%
2022	92.54	23^rd	361	93.6%
2023	86.49	38^th	349	89.1%
2024	99.17	3^rd	375	99.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Spanish Fort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	88.00	28^th	343	91.8%
2018	91.23	23^rd	347	93.4%
2019	94.57	16^th	354	95.5%
2021	95.98	14^th	359	96.1%
2022	81.52	53^rd	367	85.6%
2023	98.52	6^th	358	98.3%
2024	97.55	11^th	366	97.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Spanish Fort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	94.85	18^th	339	94.7%
2018	94.33	22^nd	350	93.7%
2019	92.08	23^rd	357	93.6%
2021	92.82	29^th	366	92.1%
2022	94.89	20^th	366	94.5%
2023	95.39	20^th	358	94.4%
2024	98.59	10^th	368	97.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Spanish Fort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	60.12	45^th	189	76.2%
2018	90.58	13^th	223	94.2%
2019	51.10	90^th	224	59.8%
2021	60.14	52^nd	228	77.2%
2022	61.89	51^st	222	77.0%
2023	95.46	9^th	224	96.0%
2024	65.32	48^th	231	79.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spanish Fort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	64.03	29^th	93	68.8%
2018	93.77	6^th	95	93.7%
2019	88.73	16^th	103	84.5%
2021	99.78	1^st	113	99.1%
2022	99.69	1^st	114	99.1%
2023	99.93	1^st	122	99.2%
2024	99.56	2^nd	139	98.6%

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Rank History for White students at Spanish Fort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	85.54	26^th	230	88.7%
2018	89.59	33^rd	300	89.0%
2019	91.96	24^th	313	92.3%
2021	91.89	21^st	319	93.4%
2022	82.79	44^th	326	86.5%
2023	94.37	18^th	317	94.3%
2024	96.32	18^th	325	94.5%

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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.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2006	633	54	13	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	711
2007	820	82	14	11	7	n/a	n/a	2	936
2008	995	90	20	17	6	n/a	n/a	0	1128
2009	693	66	12	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	789
2010	741	66	10	13	5	n/a	n/a	2	837
2011	786	75	11	17	8	0	0	0	897
2012	840	79	12	20	6	1	2	0	960
2013	892	95	14	33	6	2	0	0	1042
2014	913	92	14	40	8	5	2	0	1074
2015	889	113	12	37	8	5	8	0	1072
2016	926	106	17	37	7	5	11	0	1109
2017	865	111	26	60	0	3	45	0	1110
2018	847	97	24	53	2	2	51	0	1076
2019	847	100	23	56	1	2	71	0	1100
2020	854	91	22	48	0	1	72	0	1088
2021	806	63	15	46	1	0	66	0	997
2022	940	84	19	71	4	0	78	0	1196
2023	935	86	19	69	3	1	75	0	1188
2024	949	71	17	80	2	0	83	0	1202

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 Spanish Fort High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	711	48.0	14.8	10.7
2007	936	59.0	15.9	10.1
2008	1128	72.5	15.6	8.7
2009	789	47.5	16.4	9.4
2010	837	43.5	19.2	11.1
2011	897	47.7	18.7	13
2012	960	49.0	19.5	11.8
2013	1042	52.0	20.0	11.3
2014	1074	54.5	19.6	13.5
2015	1072	59.0	18.1	14.8
2016	1109	59.0	18.7	14.9
2017	1110	61.8	17.9	13.5
2018	1076	61.0	17.6	17.3
2019	1100	63.0	17.4	14.6
2020	1088	64.0	17.0	16.6
2021	997	61.0	16.3	18.2
2022	1196	57.0	20.9	15
2023	1188	66.2	17.9	24
2024	1202	65.8	18.2	24.1

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 Spanish Fort High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	711	48.0	14.8	10.7
2007	936	59.0	15.9	10.1
2008	1128	72.5	15.6	8.7
2009	789	47.5	16.4	9.4
2010	837	43.5	19.2	11.1
2011	897	47.7	18.7	13
2012	960	49.0	19.5	11.8
2013	1042	52.0	20.0	11.3
2014	1074	54.5	19.6	13.5
2015	1072	59.0	18.1	14.8
2016	1109	59.0	18.7	14.9
2017	1110	61.8	17.9	13.5
2018	1076	61.0	17.6	17.3
2019	1100	63.0	17.4	14.6
2020	1088	64.0	17.0	16.6
2021	997	61.0	16.3	18.2
2022	1196	57.0	20.9	15
2023	1188	66.2	17.9	24
2024	1202	65.8	18.2	24.1

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 Spanish Fort High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$717 (6.9%)	$9,638 (93.0%)	$10,360

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spanish Fort 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 18^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 12^th of 371 High schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Spanish Fort High School)	65.7	42.9	22.8%
End of Course Mathematics (Baldwin County)	53.8	34.4	19.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Spanish Fort High School)	68.2	50	18.2%
End of Course Science (Baldwin County)	52.8	41.4	11.4%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1100	1188	8%
African American	100	86	14%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	23	19	17.4%
Hispanic	56	69	23.2%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	847	935	10.4%
Two or More Races	71	75	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.6%	24%	9.4%

Schools Near Spanish Fort High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spanish Fort High School	Public	9-12	One Plaza De Toros	Spanish Fort	36527	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 621-6629	1,202	66	18.2	24.1%	949 (79.0%)	71 (5.9%)	80 (6.7%)	17 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (6.9%)	98.6	10^th of 378 public high schools	97.4%		98	12^th of 371 public high schools	96.8%	2				48.5		60.7				60.1	$10,360	$717	$9,638
Daphne High School	Public	9-12	9300 Champions Way	Daphne	36526	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 626-8787	1,799	96	18.7	42.5%	1,177 (65.4%)	303 (16.8%)	153 (8.5%)	29 (1.6%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	132 (7.3%)	95.9	20^th of 378 public high schools	94.7%		95.9	20^th of 371 public high schools	94.6%					43.6		53.6				50.0	$9,220	$469	$8,745
Baldwin County Virtual School	Public, Virtual	7-12	605 Hwy 98	Daphne	36526	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	Yes	No	(251) 607-5622	282	24	11.7	44.3%	225 (79.8%)	17 (6.0%)	12 (4.3%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.8%)	89.8	35^th of 378 public high schools	90.7%		95.3	27^th of 371 public high schools	92.7%	8		26.5	13.2	30.0	42.1	53.3		76.5	63.2	47.5
North Baldwin Center For Technology	Public	9-12	505 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd	Bay Minette	36507	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 937-6751	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lillie B Williamson High School	Public	6-12	1567 E Dublin St	Mobile	36605	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-3411	996	58	17.1	94.5%	12 (1.2%)	927 (93.1%)	40 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.4%)	13.2	344^th of 378 public high schools	9.0%		8.2	367^th of 371 public high schools	1.1%	23	3.3	1.5	2.9	0.8	14.1	15.1	26.7	16.1	18.8	5.5	$10,819	$1,446	$9,339
Fairhope High School	Public	9-12	18800 Greeno Rd	Fairhope	36532	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 928-8309	1,642	100	16.4	32.9%	1,263 (76.9%)	110 (6.7%)	129 (7.9%)	23 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	116 (7.1%)	99.5	5^th of 378 public high schools	98.7%		99.3	6^th of 371 public high schools	98.4%	1				56.4		63.5				66.6	$8,721	$471	$8,244
South Baldwin Center For Technology	Public	9-12	19200 Carolina Street	Robertsdale	36567	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 947-5041	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Robertsdale High School	Public	9-12	21630 Highway 59 South	Robertsdale	36567	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 947-4154	1,509	88	17.1	65.3%	1,074 (71.2%)	93 (6.2%)	235 (15.6%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	100 (6.6%)	82.6	49^th of 378 public high schools	87.0%		81.7	55^th of 371 public high schools	85.2%	6				30.2		41.5				41.0	$9,855	$863	$8,987
Continuous Learning Center	Public	9-12	1870 Pleasant Ave	Mobile	36617	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	No	(251) 221-2122	302	14	21.5	70.5%	73 (24.2%)	206 (68.2%)	9 (3.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	10.9	358^th of 378 public high schools	5.3%		11.3	347^th of 371 public high schools	6.5%	11				0.0		12.0				4.6	$56,017	$23,536	$32,471
Murphy High School	Public	9-12	100 S Carlen St	Mobile	36606	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-3184	1,255	76	16.5	66.1%	193 (15.4%)	935 (74.5%)	67 (5.3%)	13 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.6%)	40.5	219^th of 378 public high schools	42.1%		59	128^th of 371 public high schools	65.5%	91				10.2		29.0				20.7	$10,088	$1,124	$8,941

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