Loachapoka High School

Summary:

Loachapoka High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Loachapoka, Alabama, with a student population of 237. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 57 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Loachapoka High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Alabama high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state and county averages. Additionally, Loachapoka High School has a very high percentage of students (over 90%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 10:1 and significantly higher spending per student ($20,320) compared to nearby schools, the academic performance at Loachapoka High School remains poor.

In comparison, the nearby schools, such as Tallassee High School, Dadeville High School, and Beauregard High School, generally perform better academically and have higher percentages of White students. This highlights the significant educational disparities between Loachapoka High School and the surrounding schools, which may be influenced by a variety of factors, including socioeconomic status, resource allocation, and community support.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 685 Lee Road 61
       Loachapoka, AL  36865-0187


(334) 705-6030

District: Lee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,320 Help


Feeder schools for Loachapoka High School:

Elementary:    Loachapoka Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.8%
Hispanic:
21.9%
White:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.4% Help


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Compare Details Loachapoka High School ranks worse than 78.7% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Loachapoka High School ranks worse than 53.7% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Loachapoka 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 Loachapoka High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Lee County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (68.8%), Hispanic (21.9%), White (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lee County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Loachapoka High School is 10.3, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Lee County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Loachapoka High School is $20,320, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Lee County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Loachapoka High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Loachapoka High School 348th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Loachapoka High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Loachapoka High School 203rd of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Loachapoka High School in the ranking list.)

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Lee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County 57th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Loachapoka High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.30 381st 407 6.4%
2005 14.01 384th 415 7.5%
2006 23.82 341st 409 16.6%
2007 12.92 381st 412 7.5%
2008 18.87 371st 417 11.0%
2009 14.42 390th 425 8.2%
2010 13.50 389th 435 10.6%
2011 18.35 377th 435 13.3%
2012 17.09 387th 436 11.2%
2013 42.10 311th 436 28.7%
2014 18.10 359th 438 18.0%
2015 26.40 316th 430 26.5%
2016 29.07 317th 432 26.6%
2017 20.97 346th 432 19.9%
2018 11.23 373rd 423 11.8%
2019 21.57 347th 437 20.6%
2021 48.84 218th 440 50.5%
2022 25.08 333rd 432 22.9%
2023 27.46 331st 437 24.3%
2024 22.74 348th 442 21.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.03 145th 223 35.0%
2023 30.74 209th 281 25.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.52 338th 396 14.6%
2019 35.27 272nd 396 31.3%
2021 66.08 104th 415 74.9%
2022 36.26 278th 421 34.0%
2023 32.57 292nd 410 28.8%
2024 28.87 323rd 437 26.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.47 301st 380 20.8%
2018 10.96 353rd 392 9.9%
2019 22.02 324th 399 18.8%
2021 60.66 137th 415 67.0%
2022 25.34 324th 423 23.4%
2023 17.16 357th 417 14.4%
2024 22.18 341st 426 20.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.89 316th 380 16.8%
2018 12.64 350th 397 11.8%
2019 23.16 318th 399 20.3%
2021 42.72 237th 418 43.3%
2022 26.57 326th 427 23.7%
2023 38.15 262nd 419 37.5%
2024 25.31 327th 428 23.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.89 225th 247 8.9%
2019 45.76 120th 252 52.4%
2021 87.26 18th 266 93.2%
2022 39.04 147th 271 45.8%
2023 37.75 151st 263 42.6%
2024 41.02 133rd 269 50.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.41 94th 113 16.8%
2024 47.72 65th 164 60.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.57 327th 343 4.7%
2023 35.75 237th 370 35.9%
2024 13.69 345th 373 7.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Loachapoka High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.77 342nd 357 4.2%
2005 6.19 353rd 359 1.7%
2006 2.43 355th 357 0.6%
2007 11.84 340th 358 5.0%
2008 16.85 337th 359 6.1%
2009 18.58 330th 357 7.6%
2010 40.73 251st 358 29.9%
2011 63.91 119th 360 66.9%
2012 43.30 251st 358 29.9%
2013 43.83 270th 358 24.6%
2014 16.75 304th 358 15.1%
2015 7.89 333rd 353 5.7%
2016 12.93 311th 351 11.4%
2017 16.28 303rd 353 14.2%
2018 6.00 338th 356 5.1%
2019 22.88 282nd 366 23.0%
2021 20.23 300th 371 19.1%
2022 31.45 248th 367 32.4%
2023 39.85 203rd 371 45.3%
2024 44.78 203rd 378 46.3%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.82 157th 196 19.9%
2022 15.22 148th 169 12.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.04 337th 349 3.4%
2019 32.73 239th 358 33.2%
2021 36.90 221st 361 38.8%
2022 54.51 141st 361 60.9%
2023 39.80 192nd 349 45.0%
2024 64.29 107th 375 71.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 8.90 327th 343 4.7%
2018 2.48 345th 347 0.6%
2019 17.43 297th 354 16.1%
2021 18.61 294th 359 18.1%
2022 41.82 202nd 367 45.0%
2023 27.78 253rd 358 29.3%
2024 88.34 38th 366 89.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.01 224th 339 33.9%
2018 20.22 284th 350 18.9%
2019 31.49 243rd 357 31.9%
2021 26.15 277th 366 24.3%
2022 22.49 283rd 366 22.7%
2023 48.06 166th 358 53.6%
2024 24.30 273rd 368 25.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.08 157th 189 16.9%
2018 11.97 217th 223 2.7%
2019 59.82 70th 224 68.8%
2021 44.04 104th 228 54.4%
2022 42.47 106th 222 52.3%
2023 77.56 28th 224 87.5%
2024 77.95 32nd 231 86.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Loachapoka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.39 279th 317 12.0%
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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 Loachapoka 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 520 520
1989 24 482 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1990 34 473 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1991 25 450 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1992 17 460 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1993 24 451 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1994 9 470 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 2 217 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1996 2 217 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1997 2 220 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1998 2 211 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 218
1999 0 214 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 216
2000 2 225 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 229
2001 2 237 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2002 7 293 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2003 7 293 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2004 5 313 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 4 320 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2006 10 298 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 2 279 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2008 9 278 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2009 9 274 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2010 12 268 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2011 12 263 0 22 0 0 0 0 297
2012 11 235 0 22 0 0 1 0 269
2013 13 216 0 17 0 0 1 0 247
2014 15 219 0 20 0 0 0 0 254
2015 15 197 0 20 0 0 1 0 233
2016 11 189 2 27 0 0 1 0 230
2017 14 181 2 25 1 0 4 0 227
2018 19 171 4 45 1 0 3 0 243
2019 14 158 3 49 3 0 2 0 229
2020 13 145 2 52 0 0 6 0 218
2021 16 160 2 52 0 0 6 0 236
2022 13 159 0 49 0 0 6 0 227
2023 16 163 0 52 0 0 6 0 237

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 Loachapoka High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 520 34.7 14.9 0
1989 506 33.0 15.3 n/a
1990 507 35.0 14.4 0
1991 490 34.0 14.4 n/a
1992 477 36.0 13.2 n/a
1993 477 37.0 12.9 n/a
1994 481 37.1 13.0 n/a
1995 220 17.9 12.3 n/a
1996 220 17.9 12.3 n/a
1997 222 17.8 12.5 82.4
1998 218 20.3 10.7 69.3
1999 216 22.0 9.8 71
2000 229 25.0 9.2 81.5
2001 239 25.0 9.6 83.7
2002 301 26.0 11.6 81.1
2003 301 26.0 11.6 81.1
2004 323 28.5 11.3 84.8
2005 330 31.0 10.6 90.3
2006 316 27.0 11.7 86.7
2007 295 27.4 10.8 88.8
2008 301 29.1 10.3 87.4
2009 298 27.2 10.8 89.3
2010 296 26.0 11.3 87.5
2011 297 27.2 10.8 86.9
2012 269 26.0 10.3 82.5
2013 247 23.0 10.7 88.7
2014 254 30.0 8.4 88.6
2015 233 25.0 9.3 87.6
2016 230 24.0 9.5 87.8
2017 227 24.0 9.4 85.9
2018 243 23.5 10.3 91.8
2019 229 22.5 10.1 93.4
2020 218 23.5 9.2 93.6
2021 236 23.0 10.2 75.4
2022 227 23.0 9.8 84.6
2023 237 23.0 10.3 92.4

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 Loachapoka High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 520 34.7 14.9 0
1989 506 33.0 15.3 n/a
1990 507 35.0 14.4 0
1991 490 34.0 14.4 n/a
1992 477 36.0 13.2 n/a
1993 477 37.0 12.9 n/a
1994 481 37.1 13.0 n/a
1995 220 17.9 12.3 n/a
1996 220 17.9 12.3 n/a
1997 222 17.8 12.5 82.4
1998 218 20.3 10.7 69.3
1999 216 22.0 9.8 71
2000 229 25.0 9.2 81.5
2001 239 25.0 9.6 83.7
2002 301 26.0 11.6 81.1
2003 301 26.0 11.6 81.1
2004 323 28.5 11.3 84.8
2005 330 31.0 10.6 90.3
2006 316 27.0 11.7 86.7
2007 295 27.4 10.8 88.8
2008 301 29.1 10.3 87.4
2009 298 27.2 10.8 89.3
2010 296 26.0 11.3 87.5
2011 297 27.2 10.8 86.9
2012 269 26.0 10.3 82.5
2013 247 23.0 10.7 88.7
2014 254 30.0 8.4 88.6
2015 233 25.0 9.3 87.6
2016 230 24.0 9.5 87.8
2017 227 24.0 9.4 85.9
2018 243 23.5 10.3 91.8
2019 229 22.5 10.1 93.4
2020 218 23.5 9.2 93.6
2021 236 23.0 10.2 75.4
2022 227 23.0 9.8 84.6
2023 237 23.0 10.3 92.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Loachapoka High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,726 (23.3%) $15,572 (76.6%) $20,320

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Loachapoka High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 347th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 331st of 437 Middle schools
 3.7%
Ranks 282nd of 366 High schoolsRanks 203rd of 371 High schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Loachapoka High School)275.9
 21.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)47.819.5
 28.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Loachapoka High School)23.12.3
 20.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)50.517.4
 33.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Loachapoka High School)28.621.1
 7.5%
   End of Course Mathematics (Lee County)42.418.2
 24.2%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Loachapoka High School)28.615.8
 12.8%
   End of Course Science (Lee County)42.429
 13.4%
   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 Students229237
 3.5%
African American158163
 3.2%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic4952
 6.1%
Pacific Islander00
White1416
 14.3%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.4%92.4%
 1%


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Loachapoka High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Loachapoka Elementary School

Loachapoka High School ranks 203rd of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Loachapoka High School are 69% African American, 22% Hispanic, 7% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Loachapoka High School.


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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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