Is Citronelle High School a good school?

Citronelle High School ranks 168 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Citronelle High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Citronelle High School.

What is the racial makeup of Citronelle High School?

Students at Citronelle High School are 51% White, 22% African American, 16% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Citronelle High School?

Citronelle High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Calcedeaver Elementary School Elementary : McDavidJones Elementary School Elementary : North Mobile County Middle School Middle : Lott Middle School

Citronelle High School

Summary:

Citronelle High School is a public high school serving 719 students in grades 9-12 in Citronelle, Alabama, which is part of the Mobile County School District. The school has a diverse student population and has shown mixed academic performance, with some strengths in the performance of specific student subgroups.

Citronelle High School stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 51.46% White, 22.39% African American, 3.06% Hispanic, 0.28% Asian, 15.86% Native American, and 6.95% two or more races. This diversity is notable compared to the nearby McIntosh High School, which has a student population that is 60% African American. Citronelle High School has also shown some academic strengths, ranking 168 out of 378 high schools in Alabama in 2023-2024 with a 3-star rating, an improvement from its previous ranking of 227 in 2022-2023.

However, Citronelle High School faces some challenges, including a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.45% to 69.55% over the past three school years. This suggests that the school serves a significant population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may impact its overall academic performance. The school's performance has also been somewhat volatile, with its statewide ranking ranging from 168 out of 378 high schools in 2023-2024 to 295 out of 371 high schools in 2020-2021, indicating the need for more consistent and effective strategies to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8200 Lebaron Ave
Citronelle, AL 36522

(251) 221-3444

District: Mobile County

SchoolDigger Rank:
168^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,310

Feeder schools for Citronelle High School:

Elementary:	Calcedeaver Elementary School
	McDavidJones Elementary School
	North Mobile County Middle School
Middle:	Lott Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 719

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.5%

African American:

22.4%

American Indian:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Citronelle High School ranks better than 55.6% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 3^rd among 13 ranked high schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Citronelle High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Citronelle High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.5%), African American (22.4%), American Indian (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Citronelle High School is 16.7, which is the 8^th best among 13 high schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)

Compare Citronelle High School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Citronelle High School is $10,310, which is the 6^th highest among 13 high schools in the Mobile County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Citronelle High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Citronelle High School 168^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Citronelle High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Native American students:

White students:

Mobile County:

SchoolDigger ranks Mobile County 96^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Citronelle High School

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Rank History for all students at Citronelle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	47.60	207^th	357	42.0%
2005	57.38	153^rd	359	57.4%
2006	43.29	247^th	357	30.8%
2007	48.32	208^th	358	41.9%
2008	55.18	174^th	359	51.5%
2009	46.21	221^st	357	38.1%
2010	51.48	190^th	358	46.9%
2011	54.18	186^th	360	48.3%
2012	73.56	60^th	358	83.2%
2013	63.75	96^th	358	73.2%
2014	51.34	170^th	358	52.5%
2015	49.08	173^rd	353	51.0%
2016	27.86	260^th	351	25.9%
2017	35.23	227^th	353	35.7%
2018	23.03	274^th	356	23.0%
2019	18.30	297^th	366	18.9%
2021	21.30	295^th	371	20.5%
2022	35.89	226^th	367	38.4%
2023	35.63	227^th	371	38.8%
2024	50.22	168^th	378	55.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Citronelle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	7.37	35^th	37	5.4%
2021	12.74	40^th	43	7.0%
2022	30.16	32^nd	40	20.0%
2023	31.81	28^th	45	37.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Citronelle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	62.39	19^th	83	77.1%
2018	52.19	55^th	160	65.6%
2019	43.45	84^th	171	50.9%
2021	42.84	108^th	196	44.9%
2022	42.01	88^th	169	47.9%
2023	26.60	140^th	182	23.1%
2024	41.22	105^th	198	47.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Citronelle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	53.70	119^th	315	62.2%
2018	34.59	232^nd	349	33.5%
2019	24.02	281^st	358	21.5%
2021	24.01	285^th	361	21.1%
2022	46.63	173^rd	361	52.1%
2023	24.47	272^nd	349	22.1%
2024	46.56	185^th	375	50.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Citronelle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	42.00	9^th	17	47.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Citronelle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	41.37	188^th	343	45.2%
2018	27.80	256^th	347	26.2%
2019	17.84	296^th	354	16.4%
2021	16.25	303^rd	359	15.6%
2022	30.94	251^st	367	31.6%
2023	33.77	227^th	358	36.6%
2024	22.35	289^th	366	21.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Citronelle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	26.21	257^th	339	24.2%
2018	17.47	293^rd	350	16.3%
2019	19.66	290^th	357	18.8%
2021	27.68	264^th	366	27.9%
2022	42.09	194^th	366	47.0%
2023	35.66	222^nd	358	38.0%
2024	71.48	79^th	368	78.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Citronelle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	37.92	113^th	189	40.2%
2018	34.26	149^th	223	33.2%
2019	32.77	150^th	224	33.0%
2021	18.98	217^th	228	4.8%
2022	36.47	132^nd	222	40.5%
2023	28.47	173^rd	224	22.8%
2024	62.34	54^th	231	76.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Citronelle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	7.86	12^th	12	0.0%
2018	1.83	12^th	12	0.0%
2019	20.31	27^th	35	22.9%
2021	26.63	29^th	40	27.5%
2022	27.74	27^th	40	32.5%
2023	45.36	22^nd	45	51.1%
2024	59.80	19^th	55	65.5%

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Rank History for White students at Citronelle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	39.19	127^th	230	44.8%
2018	17.57	265^th	300	11.7%
2019	8.43	293^rd	313	6.4%
2021	16.33	289^th	319	9.4%
2022	34.48	207^th	326	36.5%
2023	33.71	198^th	317	37.5%
2024	33.25	216^th	325	33.5%

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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.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Citronelle 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	772	772
1989	508	244	1	1	36	n/a	n/a	0	790
1990	499	219	0	2	29	n/a	n/a	0	749
1991	483	200	0	1	24	n/a	n/a	0	708
1992	492	193	0	0	32	n/a	n/a	0	717
1993	483	198	1	1	44	n/a	n/a	0	727
1994	473	197	2	1	51	n/a	n/a	0	724
1995	487	211	0	0	65	n/a	n/a	0	763
1996	487	211	0	0	65	n/a	n/a	0	763
1997	520	198	0	0	62	n/a	n/a	0	780
1998	547	179	0	0	50	n/a	n/a	0	776
1999	576	180	0	0	40	n/a	n/a	0	796
2000	548	203	0	0	29	n/a	n/a	0	780
2001	533	200	0	1	27	n/a	n/a	0	761
2002	411	169	0	0	73	n/a	n/a	0	653
2003	411	169	0	0	73	n/a	n/a	0	653
2004	394	173	0	0	77	n/a	n/a	0	644
2005	438	162	0	0	99	n/a	n/a	0	699
2006	420	156	3	0	116	n/a	n/a	0	695
2007	417	175	1	3	166	n/a	n/a	0	762
2008	426	193	1	1	146	n/a	n/a	0	767
2009	419	195	0	4	117	n/a	n/a	0	735
2010	443	197	2	6	134	n/a	n/a	1	783
2011	464	193	3	7	135	0	0	0	802
2012	435	190	2	11	147	0	0	0	785
2013	458	194	0	6	160	0	1	0	819
2014	467	182	3	13	156	1	5	0	827
2015	454	190	1	9	151	1	10	0	816
2016	422	185	5	9	154	1	25	0	801
2017	425	184	1	14	142	2	29	0	797
2018	446	186	2	17	128	1	35	0	815
2019	445	180	1	17	118	1	50	0	812
2020	446	174	2	17	113	0	49	0	801
2021	422	182	1	19	123	0	51	0	798
2022	379	169	1	24	120	0	41	9	743
2023	370	161	2	22	114	0	50	0	719

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 Citronelle High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	772	39.0	19.7	0
1989	790	39.0	20.2	n/a
1990	749	37.0	20.2	0
1991	708	36.0	19.6	n/a
1992	717	36.0	19.9	n/a
1993	727	38.0	19.1	n/a
1994	724	38.0	19.1	n/a
1995	763	41.8	18.3	n/a
1996	763	41.8	18.3	n/a
1997	780	45.4	17.2	32.9
1998	776	44.0	17.6	39.8
1999	796	48.0	16.6	53.5
2000	780	49.0	15.9	49.6
2001	761	45.0	16.9	55.3
2002	653	43.0	15.2	65.4
2003	653	43.0	15.2	65.4
2004	644	45.0	14.3	69.1
2005	699	44.0	15.9	66.4
2006	695	48.0	14.5	69.4
2007	762	49.5	15.4	63.4
2008	767	48.0	16.0	62.3
2009	735	46.9	15.5	59.5
2010	783	44.2	17.7	62.7
2011	802	47.2	16.9	66.8
2012	785	47.0	16.6	71.6
2013	819	55.0	14.8	75.8
2014	827	46.0	17.9	69.6
2015	816	49.0	16.6	37.1
2016	801	46.0	17.4	41.6
2017	797	49.0	16.2	41.5
2018	815	45.0	18.1	69.6
2019	812	47.0	17.2	69.6
2020	801	49.0	16.3	69.5
2021	798	47.0	16.9	69.5
2022	743	37.0	20.0	69.4
2023	719	43.0	16.7	69.5

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 Citronelle High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	772	39.0	19.7	0
1989	790	39.0	20.2	n/a
1990	749	37.0	20.2	0
1991	708	36.0	19.6	n/a
1992	717	36.0	19.9	n/a
1993	727	38.0	19.1	n/a
1994	724	38.0	19.1	n/a
1995	763	41.8	18.3	n/a
1996	763	41.8	18.3	n/a
1997	780	45.4	17.2	32.9
1998	776	44.0	17.6	39.8
1999	796	48.0	16.6	53.5
2000	780	49.0	15.9	49.6
2001	761	45.0	16.9	55.3
2002	653	43.0	15.2	65.4
2003	653	43.0	15.2	65.4
2004	644	45.0	14.3	69.1
2005	699	44.0	15.9	66.4
2006	695	48.0	14.5	69.4
2007	762	49.5	15.4	63.4
2008	767	48.0	16.0	62.3
2009	735	46.9	15.5	59.5
2010	783	44.2	17.7	62.7
2011	802	47.2	16.9	66.8
2012	785	47.0	16.6	71.6
2013	819	55.0	14.8	75.8
2014	827	46.0	17.9	69.6
2015	816	49.0	16.6	37.1
2016	801	46.0	17.4	41.6
2017	797	49.0	16.2	41.5
2018	815	45.0	18.1	69.6
2019	812	47.0	17.2	69.6
2020	801	49.0	16.3	69.5
2021	798	47.0	16.9	69.5
2022	743	37.0	20.0	69.4
2023	719	43.0	16.7	69.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Citronelle High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$860 (8.3%)	$9,440 (91.6%)	$10,310

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Citronelle 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 297^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 227^th of 371 High schools	20%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Citronelle High School)	24.2	14.6	9.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Mobile County)	36.4	15.2	21.2%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Citronelle High School)	23.1	21.3	1.8%
End of Course Science (Mobile County)	35.6	23.7	12%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	812	719	11.5%
African American	180	161	10.6%
American Indian	118	114	3.4%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	17	22	29.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	445	370	16.9%
Two or More Races	50	50
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.6%	69.5%	0%

Schools Near Citronelle High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Citronelle High School	Public	9-12	8200 Lebaron Ave	Citronelle	36522	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-3444	719	43	16.7	69.5%	370 (51.5%)	161 (22.4%)	22 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	114 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.0%)	50.2	168^th of 378 public high schools	55.6%		35.6	227^th of 371 public high schools	38.8%	59				18.5		33.6				18.8	$10,310	$860	$9,440
Citronelle Center for Advanced Technology	Public	9-12	19325 Rowe Street	Citronelle	36522	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	No	(251) 221-3444	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
McIntosh High School	Public	6-12	7010 Highway 43	Mc Intosh	36553	Washington County	Washington County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 944-2449	185	11	16.8	90.8%	28 (15.1%)	111 (60.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	38 (20.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	11.7	354^th of 378 public high schools	6.3%		27.1	272^nd of 371 public high schools	26.7%	82	4.2	4.0	0.0	0.0	23.3	8.0	33.3	20.0	10.0	9.1	$12,207	$2,752	$9,399

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