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Handley High School

Summary:

Handley High School is a public high school located in Roanoke, Alabama, serving 457 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Roanoke City School District, which is ranked 68 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Handley High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 57.99% White, 39.39% African American, and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 80th and 228th out of 378 Alabama high schools. However, it has maintained a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, with its performance on state assessments generally on par with or slightly above the Roanoke City and Alabama state averages. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male and White students tending to perform better than female and African American students. Notably, Handley High School's performance for special education students is particularly low, ranking in the bottom 25% of Alabama high schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Handley High School generally outperforms Lafayette High School, which is ranked in the bottom 5% of Alabama high schools, but lags behind the performance of Woodland High School and Randolph County High School, which are both ranked higher and have stronger academic outcomes. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Handley High School suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic performance, and the notable achievement gaps between White and African American students indicate a broader regional issue that may require targeted interventions to address.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Tiger Circle
       Roanoke, AL  36274-1634

(334) 539-5266

District: Roanoke City

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,015 Help


Feeder schools for Handley High School:

Elementary:    Knight Enloe Elementary School
Middle:    Handley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.0%
African American:
39.4%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Handley High School ranks better than 78.8% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Handley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58%), African American (39.4%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Handley High School is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Handley High School is $9,015.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Handley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Handley High School 80th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Handley High School in the ranking list.)

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Roanoke City:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke City 68th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Handley High School

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Rank History for all students at Handley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.53 68th 357 81.0%
2005 55.41 165th 359 54.0%
2006 60.30 142nd 357 60.2%
2007 57.45 167th 358 53.4%
2008 54.94 175th 359 51.3%
2009 63.75 111th 357 68.9%
2010 71.29 72nd 358 79.9%
2011 68.51 89th 360 75.3%
2012 59.67 153rd 358 57.3%
2013 58.60 150th 358 58.1%
2014 37.37 228th 358 36.3%
2015 48.40 177th 353 49.9%
2016 41.71 195th 351 44.4%
2017 51.66 147th 353 58.4%
2018 47.50 181st 356 49.2%
2019 45.22 209th 366 42.9%
2021 41.57 207th 371 44.2%
2022 38.61 215th 367 41.4%
2023 46.51 172nd 371 53.6%
2024 70.16 80th 378 78.8%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Handley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.05 62nd 83 25.3%
2018 19.96 130th 160 18.8%
2019 12.56 158th 171 7.6%
2022 15.22 148th 169 12.4%
2023 25.18 147th 182 19.2%
2024 27.13 151st 198 23.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 74.69 47th 315 85.1%
2018 49.43 179th 349 48.7%
2019 44.54 191st 358 46.6%
2021 31.78 247th 361 31.6%
2022 54.11 142nd 361 60.7%
2023 50.61 147th 349 57.9%
2024 65.22 103rd 375 72.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Handley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.26 139th 343 59.5%
2018 45.35 199th 347 42.7%
2019 54.21 161st 354 54.5%
2021 29.86 251st 359 30.1%
2022 27.30 269th 367 26.7%
2023 41.45 190th 358 46.9%
2024 58.48 128th 366 65.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Handley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.90 151st 339 55.5%
2018 48.46 180th 350 48.6%
2019 34.76 229th 357 35.9%
2021 53.89 149th 366 59.3%
2022 51.13 154th 366 57.9%
2023 48.14 165th 358 53.9%
2024 78.32 56th 368 84.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Handley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.47 105th 189 44.4%
2018 29.17 167th 223 25.1%
2019 40.13 123rd 224 45.1%
2021 44.37 103rd 228 54.8%
2022 34.48 141st 222 36.5%
2023 45.23 105th 224 53.1%
2024 53.25 78th 231 66.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Handley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.14 120th 230 47.8%
2018 43.04 158th 300 47.3%
2019 39.74 188th 313 39.9%
2021 48.25 141st 319 55.8%
2022 40.42 174th 326 46.6%
2023 56.56 121st 317 61.8%
2024 74.53 67th 325 79.4%
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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 Handley 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 559 559
1989 337 231 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 319 218 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 317 221 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1992 346 250 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1993 351 264 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1994 335 267 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1995 249 196 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1996 249 196 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1997 236 200 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 440
1998 259 192 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 255 192 4 0 3 n/a n/a 0 454
2000 251 190 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2001 250 170 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2002 232 168 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2003 232 168 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2004 220 173 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 226 175 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 224 176 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2007 228 183 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2008 232 170 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 231 179 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2010 230 200 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2011 259 211 1 6 0 0 0 0 477
2012 267 214 2 7 0 1 0 0 491
2013 263 204 3 6 1 2 0 0 479
2014 259 184 2 7 1 1 0 0 454
2015 258 183 3 3 1 1 1 0 450
2016 269 180 5 7 0 1 3 0 465
2017 280 182 4 6 1 1 5 0 479
2018 297 176 6 5 2 1 6 0 493
2019 287 175 6 9 1 1 6 0 485
2020 278 177 4 6 1 1 5 0 472
2021 259 196 3 6 2 0 4 0 470
2022 258 189 1 8 1 0 2 0 459
2023 265 180 1 8 2 0 1 0 457

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 Handley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 26.0 21.5 0
1989 569 26.0 21.8 n/a
1990 538 26.0 20.6 0
1991 540 26.0 20.7 n/a
1992 596 24.9 23.9 n/a
1993 615 27.0 22.8 n/a
1994 603 26.5 22.8 n/a
1995 445 24.9 17.9 n/a
1996 445 24.9 17.9 n/a
1997 440 24.1 18.3 32
1998 456 24.7 18.5 32
1999 454 27.0 16.8 46.3
2000 444 27.0 16.4 44.8
2001 425 26.0 16.3 43.5
2002 408 25.0 16.3 47.1
2003 408 25.0 16.3 47.1
2004 401 25.0 16.0 50.9
2005 408 25.0 16.3 51.5
2006 406 24.0 16.9 52.5
2007 418 25.0 16.7 54.1
2008 409 26.5 15.4 50.1
2009 417 25.7 16.1 53.5
2010 438 26.3 16.6 60.7
2011 477 29.8 15.9 57.2
2012 491 28.8 17.0 59.7
2013 479 28.3 16.9 62.4
2014 454 26.7 16.9 59.3
2015 450 26.0 17.3 56
2016 465 25.0 18.6 52.5
2017 479 26.0 18.4 56.4
2018 493 26.0 18.9 52.3
2019 485 25.0 19.4 52.2
2020 472 26.0 18.1 52.3
2021 470 26.0 18.0 52.3
2022 459 n/a n/a 52.3
2023 457 28.0 16.3 52.3

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 Handley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 26.0 21.5 0
1989 569 26.0 21.8 n/a
1990 538 26.0 20.6 0
1991 540 26.0 20.7 n/a
1992 596 24.9 23.9 n/a
1993 615 27.0 22.8 n/a
1994 603 26.5 22.8 n/a
1995 445 24.9 17.9 n/a
1996 445 24.9 17.9 n/a
1997 440 24.1 18.3 32
1998 456 24.7 18.5 32
1999 454 27.0 16.8 46.3
2000 444 27.0 16.4 44.8
2001 425 26.0 16.3 43.5
2002 408 25.0 16.3 47.1
2003 408 25.0 16.3 47.1
2004 401 25.0 16.0 50.9
2005 408 25.0 16.3 51.5
2006 406 24.0 16.9 52.5
2007 418 25.0 16.7 54.1
2008 409 26.5 15.4 50.1
2009 417 25.7 16.1 53.5
2010 438 26.3 16.6 60.7
2011 477 29.8 15.9 57.2
2012 491 28.8 17.0 59.7
2013 479 28.3 16.9 62.4
2014 454 26.7 16.9 59.3
2015 450 26.0 17.3 56
2016 465 25.0 18.6 52.5
2017 479 26.0 18.4 56.4
2018 493 26.0 18.9 52.3
2019 485 25.0 19.4 52.2
2020 472 26.0 18.1 52.3
2021 470 26.0 18.0 52.3
2022 459 n/a n/a 52.3
2023 457 28.0 16.3 52.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Handley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,360 (15.1%) $7,655 (84.9%) $9,015

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Handley 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 209th of 366 High schoolsRanks 172nd of 371 High schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Handley High School)3010
 20%
   End of Course Mathematics (Roanoke City)3010
 20%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Handley High School)3526.4
 8.6%
   End of Course Science (Roanoke City)3526.4
 8.6%
   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 Students485457
 5.8%
African American175180
 2.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic98
 11.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White287265
 7.7%
Two or More Races61
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%52.3%
 0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Handley High School

Handley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Knight Enloe Elementary School
Middle : Handley Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Handley High School.

Students at Handley High School are 58% White, 39% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Handley High School ranks 80th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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