Calera High

Summary:

Calera High is a public high school serving 1,066 students in grades 9-12 in Calera, Alabama, which is part of the Shelby County School District. While the school has a diverse student population, with a roughly even split between White and African American students, as well as a significant Hispanic population, its academic performance lags behind the district and state averages.

Calera High's proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English on Summative Assessments are lower than the Shelby County and Alabama state averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for African American students but struggling with Hispanic and Special Education students. Additionally, Calera High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Chelsea High and Helena High, also part of the Shelby County School District, Calera High's academic performance and statewide ranking have declined over the past decade. Addressing the school's challenges, including achievement gaps among student subgroups and the potential impact of socioeconomic factors, could be key to improving Calera High's overall educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Calera Eagle Drive
       Calera, AL  35040


(205) 682-6100

District: Shelby County

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,178 Help


Feeder schools for Calera High:

Elementary:    Calera Elementary
    Calera Intermediate School
Middle:    Calera Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  1,066

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.5%
African American:
42.8%
Hispanic:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Calera High ranks better than 63.8% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked high schools in the Shelby County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.99. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Calera High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.5%), African American (42.8%), Hispanic (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calera High is 19.2. 7 high schools in the Shelby County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calera High is $9,178. 4 high schools in the Shelby County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Calera High:

SchoolDigger ranks Calera High 137th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Calera High in the ranking list.)

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Shelby County:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby County 31st of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Calera High

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Rank History for all students at Calera High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.30 153rd 357 57.1%
2005 46.30 223rd 359 37.9%
2006 57.79 159th 357 55.5%
2007 58.46 159th 358 55.6%
2008 57.73 159th 359 55.7%
2009 67.02 90th 357 74.8%
2010 54.87 176th 358 50.8%
2011 49.61 219th 360 39.2%
2012 62.91 132nd 358 63.1%
2013 62.54 108th 358 69.8%
2014 65.62 102nd 358 71.5%
2015 70.03 77th 353 78.2%
2016 84.66 35th 351 90.0%
2017 63.22 105th 353 70.3%
2018 67.71 112th 356 68.5%
2019 50.34 192nd 366 47.5%
2021 46.11 186th 371 49.9%
2022 48.35 175th 367 52.3%
2023 43.57 184th 371 50.4%
2024 56.99 137th 378 63.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Calera High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.21 76th 83 8.4%
2018 65.79 35th 160 78.1%
2019 45.82 77th 171 55.0%
2021 23.65 162nd 196 17.3%
2022 45.86 78th 169 53.8%
2023 28.44 131st 182 28.0%
2024 55.37 65th 198 67.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Calera High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.32 73rd 315 76.8%
2018 66.09 96th 349 72.5%
2019 49.76 173rd 358 51.7%
2021 45.55 180th 361 50.1%
2022 46.39 175th 361 51.5%
2023 49.59 152nd 349 56.4%
2024 51.00 156th 375 58.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Calera High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.05 121st 343 64.7%
2018 70.56 96th 347 72.3%
2019 50.15 179th 354 49.4%
2021 41.23 206th 359 42.6%
2022 54.43 150th 367 59.1%
2023 40.70 193rd 358 46.1%
2024 50.55 157th 366 57.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Calera High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.22 11th 18 38.9%
2021 59.49 11th 25 56.0%
2023 8.46 26th 27 3.7%
2024 18.80 21st 24 12.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Calera High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.72 85th 339 74.9%
2018 59.78 142nd 350 59.4%
2019 48.07 186th 357 47.9%
2021 49.21 164th 366 55.2%
2022 42.42 193rd 366 47.3%
2023 43.35 182nd 358 49.2%
2024 60.30 126th 368 65.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Calera High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.08 36th 189 81.0%
2018 78.45 29th 223 87.0%
2019 39.19 129th 224 42.4%
2021 64.01 43rd 228 81.1%
2022 50.77 74th 222 66.7%
2023 53.79 72nd 224 67.9%
2024 62.29 55th 231 76.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Calera High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 84.00 15th 93 83.9%
2018 43.69 50th 95 47.4%
2019 42.40 50th 103 51.5%
2021 43.22 58th 113 48.7%
2022 55.04 44th 114 61.4%
2023 23.95 97th 122 20.5%
2024 38.11 76th 139 45.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Calera High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.88 23rd 35 34.3%
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Rank History for White students at Calera High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.83 64th 230 72.2%
2018 73.48 64th 300 78.7%
2019 67.72 83rd 313 73.5%
2021 40.32 177th 319 44.5%
2022 53.10 126th 326 61.3%
2023 45.19 152nd 317 52.1%
2024 65.49 85th 325 73.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 8, 2012

Open Quote I have had no issues academically. I do have issues with the administration. From first hand knowledge, administration has discriminatory, racist policies. These policies relate to athletics where there is a rule that no player can have dred locks, twists, braids, Mohawks, or lines in their hair. When I spoke with Robert Burdette, the athletic director about the " no dred locks, braids, or twists" I was told that this policy was in effect because " the places that he has gone and kids have had these hair styles,those kids didnt seem as though they would represent Calera well." Really, in 2012, we are still fighting this type of prejudice for our kids to have the "privilege of playing sports"? They can go to the schools. They can help the test scores of the schools by making exemplary grades. But they can't go outside the school and represent the school because they don't deserve that "privilege" because thei hair style doesn't meet your approval. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Calera High

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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 452 452
1989 356 85 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1990 341 91 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1991 340 93 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1992 325 90 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1993 337 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 356 93 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1995 402 105 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 514
1996 402 105 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 514
1997 382 108 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 393 109 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 372 117 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 362 112 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2001 356 118 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2002 330 128 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2003 330 128 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2004 389 137 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2005 416 156 4 32 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2006 423 189 3 39 1 n/a n/a 2 657
2007 444 222 2 51 2 n/a n/a 2 723
2008 495 248 6 55 3 n/a n/a 0 807
2009 445 233 7 70 1 n/a n/a 0 756
2010 478 250 6 68 1 n/a n/a 1 804
2011 510 310 10 75 1 0 4 0 910
2012 501 335 11 55 1 0 3 0 906
2013 341 224 9 32 1 0 4 0 611
2014 354 250 9 34 1 0 4 0 652
2015 383 258 7 26 0 0 6 0 680
2016 402 291 4 39 0 0 9 0 745
2017 400 298 4 51 1 0 12 0 766
2018 432 336 6 77 0 0 14 0 865
2019 443 328 7 87 2 0 18 0 885
2020 451 324 7 97 2 0 19 0 900
2021 472 371 8 105 0 1 13 0 970
2022 475 406 11 108 0 1 12 0 1013
2023 474 456 10 107 0 1 18 0 1066

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 Calera High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 24.0 18.8 0
1989 441 25.0 17.6 n/a
1990 433 25.0 17.3 0
1991 436 25.0 17.4 n/a
1992 416 26.0 16.0 n/a
1993 431 26.0 16.6 n/a
1994 449 24.5 18.3 n/a
1995 514 27.2 18.9 n/a
1996 514 27.2 18.9 n/a
1997 498 27.8 17.9 31.3
1998 507 29.8 17.0 29.4
1999 497 32.0 15.5 39.6
2000 484 38.0 12.7 37.8
2001 484 36.5 13.3 40.9
2002 474 37.5 12.6 42.2
2003 474 37.5 12.6 42.2
2004 550 41.1 13.4 42.7
2005 609 45.0 13.5 40.2
2006 657 46.0 14.2 40
2007 723 50.0 14.5 40.4
2008 807 59.1 13.7 39.8
2009 756 48.6 15.4 41.4
2010 804 49.2 16.3 43.1
2011 910 54.8 16.6 45.1
2012 906 57.7 15.6 52.5
2013 611 40.2 15.1 46
2014 652 39.8 16.3 45.6
2015 680 39.0 17.4 46.9
2016 745 42.0 17.7 43.5
2017 766 43.0 17.8 44.1
2018 865 44.0 19.6 44.5
2019 885 45.0 19.6 45.3
2020 900 49.0 18.3 46
2021 970 52.0 18.6 40.3
2022 1013 47.0 21.5 43.8
2023 1066 55.5 19.2 59.1

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 Calera High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 24.0 18.8 0
1989 441 25.0 17.6 n/a
1990 433 25.0 17.3 0
1991 436 25.0 17.4 n/a
1992 416 26.0 16.0 n/a
1993 431 26.0 16.6 n/a
1994 449 24.5 18.3 n/a
1995 514 27.2 18.9 n/a
1996 514 27.2 18.9 n/a
1997 498 27.8 17.9 31.3
1998 507 29.8 17.0 29.4
1999 497 32.0 15.5 39.6
2000 484 38.0 12.7 37.8
2001 484 36.5 13.3 40.9
2002 474 37.5 12.6 42.2
2003 474 37.5 12.6 42.2
2004 550 41.1 13.4 42.7
2005 609 45.0 13.5 40.2
2006 657 46.0 14.2 40
2007 723 50.0 14.5 40.4
2008 807 59.1 13.7 39.8
2009 756 48.6 15.4 41.4
2010 804 49.2 16.3 43.1
2011 910 54.8 16.6 45.1
2012 906 57.7 15.6 52.5
2013 611 40.2 15.1 46
2014 652 39.8 16.3 45.6
2015 680 39.0 17.4 46.9
2016 745 42.0 17.7 43.5
2017 766 43.0 17.8 44.1
2018 865 44.0 19.6 44.5
2019 885 45.0 19.6 45.3
2020 900 49.0 18.3 46
2021 970 52.0 18.6 40.3
2022 1013 47.0 21.5 43.8
2023 1066 55.5 19.2 59.1

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 Calera High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $947 (10.3%) $8,212 (89.5%) $9,178

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Calera High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 192nd of 366 High schoolsRanks 184th of 371 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Calera High)34.517.8
 16.8%
   End of Course Mathematics (Shelby County)55.435.1
 20.3%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Calera High)37.125.2
 11.9%
   End of Course Science (Shelby County)53.342.9
 10.4%
   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 Students8851066
 20.5%
African American328456
 39%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic87107
 23%
Pacific Islander01
White443474
 7%
Two or More Races1818
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%59.1%
 13.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Calera High

Calera High ranks 137th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Calera High are 44% White, 43% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,066 students attended Calera High.

Calera High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Calera Elementary
Elementary : Calera Intermediate School
Middle : Calera Middle


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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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