Summary:
Phillips High School is a public high school located in Bear Creek, Alabama, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 208 students. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 73 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Phillips High School faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, a high proportion of students from low-income families, and a lower statewide ranking compared to other schools in the region. The school's proficiency rates in state assessments are generally lower than the state and county averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 11th-grade proficiency rates were 14.63% in math, 26.83% in science, and 9.76% in English, compared to the state averages of 23.12%, 34.76%, and 28.09%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.89% to 75.96% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the surrounding schools.
When compared to the nearby schools, such as Tharptown High School, Lynn High School, and Russellville High School, Phillips High School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. However, the nearby schools also face their own challenges, with some having similar socioeconomic and academic performance issues. Addressing the issues at Phillips High School will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community.
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Detail:
Public 7-12
District:
Marion County
SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 378 Alabama High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,836
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3
Number of students: 208
Racial breakdown:
White:
92.8%
Hispanic:
3.4%
American Indian:
1.4%
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African American:
1.0%
Two or more races:
1.0%
Asian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76%
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