Phillips High School

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.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 142 School Avenue
       Bear Creek, AL  35543-4720


(205) 486-3737

District: Marion County

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,836 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.0%
Hispanic:
5.2%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Phillips High School ranks worse than 73.5% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details Phillips High School ranks worse than 65.3% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Marion County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.8. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Phillips High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Phillips High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Marion County School District. Racial makeup is: White (91%), Hispanic (5.2%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Marion County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phillips High School is 14.6, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Marion County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phillips High School is $10,836, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Marion County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phillips High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Phillips High School 325th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Phillips High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Phillips High School 247th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Phillips High School in the ranking list.)

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Marion County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County 73rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Phillips High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Phillips High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.97 173rd 407 57.5%
2005 41.58 262nd 415 36.9%
2006 29.29 317th 409 22.5%
2007 11.97 383rd 412 7.0%
2008 31.68 312th 417 25.2%
2009 47.40 238th 425 44.0%
2010 36.44 304th 435 30.1%
2011 42.34 273rd 435 37.2%
2012 59.13 193rd 436 55.7%
2013 61.36 164th 436 62.4%
2014 46.28 244th 438 44.3%
2015 52.19 189th 430 56.0%
2016 46.67 225th 432 47.9%
2017 29.01 322nd 432 25.5%
2018 34.88 293rd 423 30.7%
2019 30.35 315th 437 27.9%
2021 53.27 189th 440 57.0%
2022 43.61 242nd 432 44.0%
2023 29.25 323rd 437 26.1%
2024 28.91 325th 442 26.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Phillips High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.73 229th 281 18.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Phillips High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.00 189th 396 52.3%
2019 41.71 253rd 396 36.1%
2021 55.16 165th 415 60.2%
2022 57.42 147th 421 65.1%
2023 30.54 300th 410 26.8%
2024 31.98 305th 437 30.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Phillips High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.79 304th 392 22.4%
2019 23.93 317th 399 20.6%
2021 62.07 127th 415 69.4%
2022 44.13 235th 423 44.4%
2023 15.33 366th 417 12.2%
2024 35.72 284th 426 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Phillips High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.15 257th 397 35.3%
2019 40.80 246th 399 38.3%
2021 33.28 289th 418 30.9%
2022 38.70 262nd 427 38.6%
2023 45.07 227th 419 45.8%
2024 23.26 336th 428 21.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Phillips High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.26 310th 331 6.3%
2019 14.47 323rd 343 5.8%
2021 35.94 238th 369 35.5%
2022 26.14 296th 376 21.3%
2023 15.00 343rd 370 7.3%
2024 16.58 335th 373 10.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Phillips High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Phillips High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.98 187th 357 47.6%
2005 64.95 108th 359 69.9%
2006 53.29 183rd 357 48.7%
2007 28.22 304th 358 15.1%
2008 59.21 145th 359 59.6%
2009 60.13 138th 357 61.3%
2010 62.23 134th 358 62.6%
2011 36.50 277th 360 23.1%
2012 39.49 268th 358 25.1%
2013 64.37 93rd 358 74.0%
2014 36.31 235th 358 34.4%
2015 37.71 224th 353 36.5%
2016 26.31 268th 351 23.6%
2017 70.94 78th 353 77.9%
2018 55.45 162nd 356 54.5%
2019 54.64 165th 366 54.9%
2021 17.37 309th 371 16.7%
2022 22.14 288th 367 21.5%
2023 29.42 255th 371 31.3%
2024 33.80 247th 378 34.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Phillips High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.58 86th 349 75.4%
2019 62.99 120th 358 66.5%
2021 15.30 322nd 361 10.8%
2022 32.22 247th 361 31.6%
2023 31.53 235th 349 32.7%
2024 51.96 152nd 375 59.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Phillips High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 77.11 63rd 343 81.6%
2018 59.28 141st 347 59.4%
2019 54.15 162nd 354 54.2%
2022 24.22 281st 367 23.4%
2023 19.67 295th 358 17.6%
2024 37.25 224th 366 38.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Phillips High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.90 107th 339 68.4%
2018 49.52 176th 350 49.7%
2019 52.67 175th 357 51.0%
2021 23.23 283rd 366 22.7%
2022 22.28 284th 366 22.4%
2023 38.98 203rd 358 43.3%
2024 26.47 263rd 368 28.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Phillips High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.82 202nd 300 32.7%
2019 30.87 225th 313 28.1%
2021 9.04 312th 319 2.2%
2022 12.73 305th 326 6.4%
2023 19.29 267th 317 15.8%
2024 20.04 279th 325 14.2%
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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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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Phillips 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 293 293
1989 289 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1990 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1991 282 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1992 259 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1993 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1994 259 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1995 276 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1996 276 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1997 261 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1998 247 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 281 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2000 608 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2001 253 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2002 241 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2003 241 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2004 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2005 253 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2006 264 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2007 279 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2008 255 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2009 266 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 273
2010 251 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2011 237 1 0 8 2 0 0 0 248
2012 239 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 244
2013 223 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 228
2014 216 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 219
2015 219 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 221
2016 210 0 0 7 2 0 5 0 224
2017 196 1 2 7 2 0 1 0 209
2018 207 3 1 13 3 0 2 0 229
2019 190 3 2 13 6 0 2 0 216
2020 199 6 0 16 4 0 1 0 226
2021 182 1 0 11 5 0 2 0 201
2022 199 3 1 11 3 0 5 0 222
2023 193 2 1 7 3 0 2 0 208
2024 193 3 1 11 2 0 2 0 212

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 Phillips High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 293 17.0 17.2 0
1989 289 19.0 15.2 n/a
1990 272 18.0 15.1 0
1991 282 19.0 14.8 n/a
1992 259 19.0 13.6 n/a
1993 258 18.0 14.3 n/a
1994 259 16.4 15.8 n/a
1995 276 18.0 15.3 n/a
1996 276 18.0 15.3 n/a
1997 261 17.0 15.4 31.8
1998 248 15.3 16.2 29.4
1999 282 15.0 18.8 47.2
2000 609 40.0 15.2 66.2
2001 253 18.0 14.1 58.9
2002 244 13.5 18.1 57.4
2003 244 13.5 18.1 57.4
2004 235 19.5 12.1 54
2005 254 15.0 16.9 61.4
2006 264 14.0 18.9 67.4
2007 282 13.5 20.9 58.9
2008 256 14.5 17.7 68.8
2009 273 14.3 18.8 62.6
2010 258 13.5 19.1 61.6
2011 248 16.0 15.5 72.2
2012 244 14.5 16.8 73
2013 228 14.0 16.2 74.1
2014 219 20.5 10.6 76.3
2015 221 12.0 18.4 68.8
2016 224 12.0 18.6 71.4
2017 209 12.8 16.2 70.3
2018 229 11.8 19.2 66.4
2019 216 12.8 16.7 69.4
2020 226 12.3 18.2 66.8
2021 201 12.5 16.0 53.2
2022 222 12.5 17.7 41.9
2023 208 14.5 14.3 76
2024 212 14.5 14.6 75.5

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 Phillips High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 293 17.0 17.2 0
1989 289 19.0 15.2 n/a
1990 272 18.0 15.1 0
1991 282 19.0 14.8 n/a
1992 259 19.0 13.6 n/a
1993 258 18.0 14.3 n/a
1994 259 16.4 15.8 n/a
1995 276 18.0 15.3 n/a
1996 276 18.0 15.3 n/a
1997 261 17.0 15.4 31.8
1998 248 15.3 16.2 29.4
1999 282 15.0 18.8 47.2
2000 609 40.0 15.2 66.2
2001 253 18.0 14.1 58.9
2002 244 13.5 18.1 57.4
2003 244 13.5 18.1 57.4
2004 235 19.5 12.1 54
2005 254 15.0 16.9 61.4
2006 264 14.0 18.9 67.4
2007 282 13.5 20.9 58.9
2008 256 14.5 17.7 68.8
2009 273 14.3 18.8 62.6
2010 258 13.5 19.1 61.6
2011 248 16.0 15.5 72.2
2012 244 14.5 16.8 73
2013 228 14.0 16.2 74.1
2014 219 20.5 10.6 76.3
2015 221 12.0 18.4 68.8
2016 224 12.0 18.6 71.4
2017 209 12.8 16.2 70.3
2018 229 11.8 19.2 66.4
2019 216 12.8 16.7 69.4
2020 226 12.3 18.2 66.8
2021 201 12.5 16.0 53.2
2022 222 12.5 17.7 41.9
2023 208 14.5 14.3 76
2024 212 14.5 14.6 75.5

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 Phillips High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,062 (19.0%) $8,756 (80.8%) $10,836

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Phillips 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 315th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 323rd of 437 Middle schools
 1.8%
Ranks 165th of 366 High schoolsRanks 255th of 371 High schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Phillips High School)31.66.3
 25.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)36.417.4
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Phillips High School)21.27.9
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)43.621.8
 21.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Phillips High School)37.57.7
 29.8%
   End of Course Mathematics (Marion County)4310.6
 32.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Phillips High School)42.515.4
 27.1%
   End of Course Science (Marion County)4322
 20.9%
   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 Students216208
 3.7%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic137
 46.2%
Pacific Islander00
White190193
 1.6%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.4%76%
 6.5%


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Students at Phillips High School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Phillips High School ranks 247th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 212 students attended Phillips High School.


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