New Hope High School

Summary:

New Hope High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in New Hope, Alabama, with a student population of 586. The school is part of the Madison County school district, which is ranked 32 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

One of the unique aspects of New Hope High School is its higher percentage of Native American students (10.58%) compared to the state average (1.5%) and nearby schools. Academically, the school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Alabama high schools over the past 10 years, with a peak ranking of 34 out of 353 schools in 2016-2017. While the school excels in English Language Arts, its math and science proficiency rates are generally lower than the surrounding schools, such as Madison County High School and Huntsville High School. However, New Hope High School stands out for its exceptional performance in serving special education and low-socioeconomic status students, consistently ranking in the top 5-15 and top 32-100 schools in the state, respectively.

The school's student population is also becoming more economically diverse, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 40% in 2020-2021 to 57.34% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby Madison County High School (35.4%) and the state average. This suggests that New Hope High School serves a more economically disadvantaged student population compared to the surrounding schools within the Madison County district.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 5216 Main Dr
       New Hope, AL  35760


(256) 851-3280

District: Madison County

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,045 Help


Feeder schools for New Hope High School:

Elementary:    New Hope Elementary School
    Owens Cross Roads School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
American Indian:
10.6%
African American:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details New Hope High School ranks better than 79.6% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.96. (See more...)
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Compare Details New Hope High School ranks better than 65.6% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Madison County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.48. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at New Hope 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 (72.7%), American Indian (10.6%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Madison County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Hope High School is 16.2, which is the 3rd best among 5 high schools in the Madison County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Hope High School is $12,045, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Madison County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Hope High School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hope High School 90th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See New Hope High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks New Hope High School 130th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See New Hope High School in the ranking list.)

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Madison County:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County 32nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Hope High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.88 78th 440 82.3%
2022 51.30 195th 432 54.9%
2023 63.76 132nd 437 69.8%
2024 71.96 90th 442 79.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.02 89th 274 67.5%
2022 90.42 10th 256 96.1%
2023 88.06 11th 281 96.1%
2024 23.71 251st 281 10.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.39 68th 415 83.6%
2022 63.13 114th 421 72.9%
2023 81.51 35th 410 91.5%
2024 66.26 106th 437 75.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.87 105th 415 74.7%
2022 50.35 200th 423 52.7%
2023 56.13 160th 417 61.6%
2024 75.93 72nd 426 83.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.92 76th 418 81.8%
2022 50.84 180th 427 57.8%
2023 66.57 106th 419 74.7%
2024 65.60 115th 428 73.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.09 33rd 269 87.7%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.18 1st 56 98.2%
2022 80.78 10th 65 84.6%
2024 81.79 8th 69 88.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.28 135th 369 63.4%
2022 37.41 226th 376 39.9%
2023 53.77 138th 370 62.7%
2024 62.76 103rd 373 72.4%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for New Hope High School

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Rank History for all high school students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.40 114th 357 68.1%
2005 60.65 135th 359 62.4%
2006 48.48 219th 357 38.7%
2007 58.39 160th 358 55.3%
2008 58.89 148th 359 58.8%
2009 64.72 105th 357 70.6%
2010 68.37 94th 358 73.7%
2011 62.25 132nd 360 63.3%
2012 56.55 173rd 358 51.7%
2013 58.34 153rd 358 57.3%
2014 74.89 65th 358 81.8%
2015 35.82 237th 353 32.9%
2016 67.65 88th 351 74.9%
2017 87.57 34th 353 90.4%
2018 81.05 62nd 356 82.6%
2019 62.97 131st 366 64.2%
2021 70.54 80th 371 78.4%
2022 73.72 79th 367 78.5%
2023 81.03 58th 371 84.4%
2024 58.48 130th 378 65.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.81 9th 83 89.2%
2018 62.12 43rd 160 73.1%
2021 86.33 15th 196 92.3%
2022 99.60 4th 169 97.6%
2024 97.03 5th 198 97.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.75 10th 315 96.8%
2018 82.69 43rd 349 87.7%
2019 76.43 64th 358 82.1%
2021 61.91 107th 361 70.4%
2022 63.35 100th 361 72.3%
2023 88.09 32nd 349 90.8%
2024 75.43 63rd 375 83.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.72 89th 343 74.1%
2018 76.16 69th 347 80.1%
2019 49.28 186th 354 47.5%
2021 58.75 133rd 359 63.0%
2022 67.93 103rd 367 71.9%
2023 76.06 71st 358 80.2%
2024 55.13 140th 366 61.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 93.94 20th 339 94.1%
2018 82.24 54th 350 84.6%
2019 72.90 82nd 357 77.0%
2021 75.41 69th 366 81.1%
2022 73.59 77th 366 79.0%
2023 81.38 52nd 358 85.5%
2024 58.43 134th 368 63.6%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.82 8th 12 33.3%
2018 18.76 11th 12 8.3%
2019 81.31 7th 35 80.0%
2021 85.79 7th 40 82.5%
2024 74.81 10th 55 81.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at New Hope High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 70.25 56th 230 75.7%
2018 66.74 86th 300 71.3%
2019 40.38 184th 313 41.2%
2021 49.42 140th 319 56.1%
2022 61.39 101st 326 69.0%
2023 64.03 99th 317 68.8%
2024 39.49 183rd 325 43.7%
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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 New Hope 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 1034 1034
1989 927 25 0 1 106 n/a n/a 0 1059
1990 883 32 0 2 112 n/a n/a 0 1029
1991 892 28 4 1 121 n/a n/a 0 1046
1992 921 34 1 1 107 n/a n/a 0 1064
1993 899 43 0 1 109 n/a n/a 0 1052
1994 866 48 2 10 111 n/a n/a 0 1037
1995 893 32 1 8 83 n/a n/a 0 1017
1996 893 32 1 8 83 n/a n/a 0 1017
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1011 1011
1998 294 25 0 3 41 n/a n/a 0 363
1999 328 26 0 2 38 n/a n/a 0 394
2000 299 29 1 2 32 n/a n/a 0 363
2001 285 23 0 2 29 n/a n/a 0 339
2002 275 25 0 4 32 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 275 25 0 4 32 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 302 24 1 5 47 n/a n/a 1 380
2005 325 29 0 3 41 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 317 18 0 2 31 n/a n/a 1 369
2007 318 24 0 5 32 n/a n/a 1 380
2008 321 13 0 3 32 n/a n/a 0 369
2009 303 10 0 2 26 n/a n/a 0 341
2010 325 16 3 2 31 n/a n/a 0 377
2011 312 14 4 1 39 0 0 0 370
2012 292 17 1 3 36 0 1 0 350
2013 322 18 1 2 44 0 2 0 389
2014 312 15 1 6 36 0 3 0 373
2015 316 18 1 8 34 0 3 0 380
2016 321 13 1 10 41 0 3 0 389
2017 320 10 0 12 42 0 3 0 387
2018 309 11 0 11 52 0 4 0 387
2019 321 7 0 9 53 0 4 0 394
2020 297 13 0 5 46 0 11 0 372
2021 450 39 1 21 66 0 23 0 600
2022 435 37 5 25 67 0 18 0 587
2023 426 39 2 34 62 0 23 0 586

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Hope High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1034 50.7 20.3 0
1989 1059 51.3 20.6 n/a
1990 1029 52.0 19.7 0
1991 1046 51.0 20.5 n/a
1992 1064 54.0 19.7 n/a
1993 1052 54.0 19.5 n/a
1994 1037 55.5 18.7 n/a
1995 1017 56.8 17.9 n/a
1996 1017 56.8 17.9 n/a
1997 1011 55.1 18.3 25.3
1998 363 19.5 18.6 66.4
1999 394 21.0 18.8 21.8
2000 363 21.5 16.9 16.3
2001 339 22.0 15.4 14.2
2002 336 20.8 16.2 21.4
2003 336 20.8 16.2 21.4
2004 380 20.3 18.7 24
2005 398 22.0 18.1 25.4
2006 369 24.0 15.3 28.8
2007 380 23.1 16.5 29.3
2008 369 26.4 14.0 30.6
2009 341 26.9 12.5 34.3
2010 377 22.5 16.6 35.8
2011 370 28.5 12.9 44.1
2012 350 26.9 12.9 42.9
2013 389 23.8 16.3 45.5
2014 373 23.6 15.7 51.5
2015 380 23.0 16.5 46.8
2016 389 23.0 16.9 41.1
2017 387 21.3 18.1 41.3
2018 387 22.0 17.5 40.3
2019 394 22.0 17.9 42.9
2020 372 22.0 16.9 43.8
2021 600 34.0 17.6 40
2022 587 36.0 16.3 38.5
2023 586 36.0 16.2 57.3

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 New Hope High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1034 50.7 20.3 0
1989 1059 51.3 20.6 n/a
1990 1029 52.0 19.7 0
1991 1046 51.0 20.5 n/a
1992 1064 54.0 19.7 n/a
1993 1052 54.0 19.5 n/a
1994 1037 55.5 18.7 n/a
1995 1017 56.8 17.9 n/a
1996 1017 56.8 17.9 n/a
1997 1011 55.1 18.3 25.3
1998 363 19.5 18.6 66.4
1999 394 21.0 18.8 21.8
2000 363 21.5 16.9 16.3
2001 339 22.0 15.4 14.2
2002 336 20.8 16.2 21.4
2003 336 20.8 16.2 21.4
2004 380 20.3 18.7 24
2005 398 22.0 18.1 25.4
2006 369 24.0 15.3 28.8
2007 380 23.1 16.5 29.3
2008 369 26.4 14.0 30.6
2009 341 26.9 12.5 34.3
2010 377 22.5 16.6 35.8
2011 370 28.5 12.9 44.1
2012 350 26.9 12.9 42.9
2013 389 23.8 16.3 45.5
2014 373 23.6 15.7 51.5
2015 380 23.0 16.5 46.8
2016 389 23.0 16.9 41.1
2017 387 21.3 18.1 41.3
2018 387 22.0 17.5 40.3
2019 394 22.0 17.9 42.9
2020 372 22.0 16.9 43.8
2021 600 34.0 17.6 40
2022 587 36.0 16.3 38.5
2023 586 36.0 16.2 57.3

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for New Hope High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,607 (13.3%) $10,399 (86.3%) $12,045

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New Hope High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 131st of 366 High schoolsRanks 58th of 371 High schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (New Hope High School)38.327.3
 11%
   End of Course Mathematics (Madison County)47.828.1
 19.7%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (New Hope High School)51.940.9
 10.9%
   End of Course Science (Madison County)50.940.8
 10.2%
   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 Students394586
 48.7%
African American739
 457.1%
American Indian5362
 17%
Asian02
Hispanic934
 277.8%
Pacific Islander00
White321426
 32.7%
Two or More Races423
 475%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%57.3%
 14.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about New Hope High School

Students at New Hope High School are 73% White, 11% American Indian, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

New Hope High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : New Hope Elementary School
Elementary : Owens Cross Roads School

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended New Hope High School.

New Hope High School ranks 130th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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