Summary:
Huntsville High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Huntsville, Alabama, with a total enrollment of 1,826 students. The school is part of the Huntsville City School District, which is ranked 83 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Huntsville High School consistently ranks among the top 15-20 high schools in Alabama, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the Huntsville City and Alabama state averages across various subjects, including mathematics, science, and English. Huntsville High School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 62.87% White, 21.63% African American, 8.21% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools in the Huntsville City district. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, White students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs, ranking among the top schools in Alabama for these subgroups.
Interestingly, Huntsville High School's spending per student ($7,531 in 2018-2019) is lower than the nearby schools, such as Jemison High School ($11,834) and Lee High School ($12,340), yet it achieves significantly higher academic performance. This suggests that the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and success. When compared to other schools in the Huntsville City district, Huntsville High School stands out as a model for academic excellence, with its consistent top rankings, strong performance across student subgroups, and efficient resource allocation.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Huntsville City
SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 378 Alabama High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,531
Feeder schools for Huntsville High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.3
Number of students: 1,826
Racial breakdown:
White:
62.9%
African American:
21.6%
Hispanic:
8.2%
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Two or more races:
5.0%
Asian:
1.3%
American Indian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.6%
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