Amelia L Johnson High School

Summary:

Amelia L Johnson High School is an alternative public school in Thomaston, Alabama, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 144 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 97.92% of students identifying as African American.

Amelia L Johnson High School faces significant challenges, including extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 92.36% to 97.35% over the past few years. The school consistently underperforms compared to the Marengo County and Alabama state averages on standardized assessments across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 0% of students proficient or better in Mathematics for 7th grade, compared to 14.71% for Marengo County and 23.6% for the state. However, the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 10.4 students per teacher, suggest a potentially more personalized learning environment.

Comparing Amelia L Johnson High School to the nearby Sweet Water High School and Marengo High School highlights the disparities in resources, student demographics, and academic performance. While Amelia L Johnson High School has a student population that is 97.92% African American, the nearby schools have more racially diverse student bodies. Additionally, Sweet Water High School and Marengo High School generally outperform Amelia L Johnson High School on standardized assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 Coates St
       Thomaston, AL  36783


(334) 627-3364

District: Marengo County

SchoolDigger Rank:
532nd of 684 Alabama Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,738 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  144

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.9%
White:
1.4%
Hispanic:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.4% Help


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Compare Details Amelia L Johnson High School ranks worse than 77.8% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Amelia L Johnson High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Amelia L Johnson High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.61. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Amelia L Johnson 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 Amelia L Johnson High School has the smallest alternative school student body size in the Marengo County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (97.9%), White (1.4%), Hispanic (0.7%). (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 Marengo County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amelia L Johnson High School is 9, which is the lowest among 3 alternative schools in the Marengo County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amelia L Johnson High School is $15,738, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Marengo County School District!
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Rank History for Amelia L Johnson High School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.24 524th 623 15.9%
2005 20.37 614th 688 10.8%
2006 17.36 641st 689 7.0%
2007 16.09 646th 698 7.4%
2008 20.85 634th 698 9.2%
2009 13.28 660th 696 5.2%
2010 42.80 492nd 704 30.1%
2011 46.14 469th 709 33.9%
2012 22.55 618th 696 11.2%
2013 24.60 620th 696 10.9%
2014 17.34 606th 695 12.8%
2015 9.77 657th 691 4.9%
2016 13.35 617th 691 10.7%
2017 6.29 677th 688 1.6%
2018 21.93 535th 680 21.3%
2019 21.54 541st 681 20.6%
2021 11.09 647th 692 6.5%
2022 7.51 678th 687 1.3%
2023 33.55 465th 680 31.6%
2024 22.17 532nd 684 22.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 7.08 555th 567 2.1%
2018 33.31 466th 651 28.4%
2019 36.91 436th 649 32.8%
2021 14.76 594th 653 9.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.13 586th 646 9.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 13.73 322nd 336 4.2%
2018 42.50 246th 423 41.8%
2019 46.47 201st 426 52.8%
2021 21.48 380th 426 10.8%
2022 14.68 419th 426 1.6%
2023 62.73 111th 427 74.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Amelia L Johnson High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.55 385th 407 5.4%
2005 30.45 311th 415 25.1%
2006 13.99 382nd 409 6.6%
2007 24.66 336th 412 18.4%
2008 19.96 366th 417 12.2%
2009 10.83 403rd 425 5.2%
2010 15.80 382nd 435 12.2%
2011 20.72 368th 435 15.4%
2012 7.66 417th 436 4.4%
2013 15.41 398th 436 8.7%
2014 15.82 367th 438 16.2%
2015 21.19 340th 430 20.9%
2016 9.68 395th 432 8.6%
2017 8.21 403rd 432 6.7%
2018 13.84 359th 423 15.1%
2019 11.95 390th 437 10.8%
2021 15.55 380th 440 13.6%
2022 11.08 394th 432 8.8%
2023 25.02 344th 437 21.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 9.29 329th 349 5.7%
2018 21.24 322nd 396 18.7%
2019 20.03 334th 396 15.7%
2021 22.78 339th 415 18.3%
2022 13.66 393rd 421 6.7%
2023 51.19 183rd 410 55.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.72 355th 392 9.4%
2023 26.71 321st 417 23.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.19 186th 205 9.3%
2018 31.43 167th 247 32.4%
2019 26.56 207th 252 17.9%
2021 31.54 181st 266 32.0%
2022 23.81 228th 271 15.9%
2023 47.47 107th 263 59.3%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Amelia L Johnson High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.25 338th 357 5.3%
2005 56.58 157th 359 56.3%
2006 29.29 309th 357 13.4%
2007 40.61 244th 358 31.8%
2008 23.07 328th 359 8.6%
2009 42.58 241st 357 32.5%
2010 67.42 99th 358 72.3%
2011 74.72 56th 360 84.4%
2012 60.23 146th 358 59.2%
2013 48.21 238th 358 33.5%
2014 11.35 323rd 358 9.8%
2017 15.98 306th 353 13.3%
2018 8.18 327th 356 8.1%
2019 4.12 358th 366 2.2%
2021 7.95 364th 371 1.9%
2022 14.11 323rd 367 12.0%
2023 6.61 369th 371 0.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 25.06 254th 315 19.4%
2018 15.45 302nd 349 13.5%
2019 6.73 346th 358 3.4%
2021 10.79 349th 361 3.3%
2022 10.79 351st 361 2.8%
2023 8.50 342nd 349 2.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.42 291st 367 20.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.33 342nd 350 2.3%
2021 11.29 344th 366 6.0%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Amelia L Johnson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.41 106th 189 43.9%
2018 28.64 169th 223 24.2%
2019 13.75 214th 224 4.5%
2021 22.64 209th 228 8.3%
2022 34.78 137th 222 38.3%
2023 14.21 219th 224 2.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Amelia L Johnson 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 560 560
1989 1 545 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1990 1 513 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1991 0 508 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1992 0 501 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1993 0 505 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1994 0 510 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1995 0 488 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 0 488 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 5 475 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1998 0 481 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1999 1 458 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 0 439 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 0 407 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 413
2002 1 381 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 1 381 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 0 371 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 0 343 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2006 0 342 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2007 1 301 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 1 292 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2009 0 279 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2010 0 260 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2011 0 249 0 0 0 0 0 0 249
2012 1 219 0 4 0 0 0 0 224
2013 0 194 0 4 0 0 0 0 198
2014 0 192 0 1 0 0 0 0 193
2015 0 191 0 3 0 0 0 0 194
2016 0 177 0 0 0 0 0 0 177
2017 0 182 0 0 0 0 0 0 182
2018 1 173 0 0 0 0 0 0 174
2019 3 163 0 0 0 0 0 0 166
2020 2 173 0 0 0 0 0 0 175
2021 1 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 151
2022 1 141 1 1 0 0 0 0 144
2023 2 141 0 1 0 0 0 0 144

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 Amelia L Johnson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 560 33.0 16.9 0
1989 546 33.0 16.5 n/a
1990 514 35.0 14.6 0
1991 508 34.0 14.9 n/a
1992 501 34.0 14.7 n/a
1993 505 34.0 14.9 n/a
1994 510 32.2 15.8 n/a
1995 488 31.5 15.5 n/a
1996 488 31.5 15.5 n/a
1997 480 31.6 15.2 89.2
1998 481 31.5 15.3 91.5
1999 459 31.0 14.8 95
2000 439 32.0 13.7 96.1
2001 413 30.0 13.8 92.9
2002 382 27.8 13.7 94.2
2003 382 27.8 13.7 94.2
2004 371 28.4 13.1 95.4
2005 343 30.3 11.3 94.5
2006 348 26.0 13.4 94.3
2007 304 25.5 11.9 94.4
2008 294 22.3 13.2 94.2
2009 279 22.2 12.5 94.3
2010 260 22.1 11.7 96.9
2011 249 23.0 10.8 96
2012 224 20.0 11.2 96.9
2013 198 23.0 8.6 97.5
2014 193 26.5 7.2 98.4
2015 194 16.0 12.1 94.8
2016 177 13.0 13.6 92.7
2017 182 10.0 18.2 98.4
2018 174 11.4 15.2 98.3
2019 166 14.4 11.5 97.6
2020 175 14.4 12.1 98.3
2021 151 14.4 10.4 97.4
2022 144 15.0 9.6 96.5
2023 144 16.0 9.0 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 Amelia L Johnson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 560 33.0 16.9 0
1989 546 33.0 16.5 n/a
1990 514 35.0 14.6 0
1991 508 34.0 14.9 n/a
1992 501 34.0 14.7 n/a
1993 505 34.0 14.9 n/a
1994 510 32.2 15.8 n/a
1995 488 31.5 15.5 n/a
1996 488 31.5 15.5 n/a
1997 480 31.6 15.2 89.2
1998 481 31.5 15.3 91.5
1999 459 31.0 14.8 95
2000 439 32.0 13.7 96.1
2001 413 30.0 13.8 92.9
2002 382 27.8 13.7 94.2
2003 382 27.8 13.7 94.2
2004 371 28.4 13.1 95.4
2005 343 30.3 11.3 94.5
2006 348 26.0 13.4 94.3
2007 304 25.5 11.9 94.4
2008 294 22.3 13.2 94.2
2009 279 22.2 12.5 94.3
2010 260 22.1 11.7 96.9
2011 249 23.0 10.8 96
2012 224 20.0 11.2 96.9
2013 198 23.0 8.6 97.5
2014 193 26.5 7.2 98.4
2015 194 16.0 12.1 94.8
2016 177 13.0 13.6 92.7
2017 182 10.0 18.2 98.4
2018 174 11.4 15.2 98.3
2019 166 14.4 11.5 97.6
2020 175 14.4 12.1 98.3
2021 151 14.4 10.4 97.4
2022 144 15.0 9.6 96.5
2023 144 16.0 9.0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Amelia L Johnson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,263 (27.1%) $11,441 (72.7%) $15,738

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Amelia L Johnson 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 541st of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 465th of 680 Elementary schools
 11.1%
Ranks 390th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 344th of 437 Middle schools
 10.5%
Ranks 358th of 366 High schoolsRanks 369th of 371 High schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Amelia L Johnson High School)209.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marengo County)51.119.1
 32.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.931.4
 13.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Amelia L Johnson High School)8.30
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Marengo County)5013.2
 36.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.118.4
 24.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Amelia L Johnson High School)4.60
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Marengo County)40.529.7
 10.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Amelia L Johnson High School)11.80
 11.8%
   End of Course Mathematics (Marengo County)40.518.6
 21.9%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Amelia L Johnson High School)5.915.8
 9.9%
   End of Course Science (Marengo County)3625.7
 10.3%
   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 Students166144
 13.3%
African American163141
 13.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.6%92.4%
 5.2%


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Students at Amelia L Johnson High School are 98% African American, 1% White.

Amelia L Johnson High School ranks in the bottom 22.2% of Alabama alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 144 students attended Amelia L Johnson 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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