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Talladega High School

Summary:

Talladega High School is a public high school located in Talladega, Alabama, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 446. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 21.08% White, 70.85% African American, 5.16% Hispanic, 0.45% Asian, and 2.47% two or more races.

Talladega High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby schools in academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 3.16% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in Science (21.05%) and English (22.22%) for 11th-grade students were significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.08% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby Pell City High School (55.08%) and Lincoln High School (68.21%).

Talladega High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Talladega County high schools, with a ranking of 264 out of 378 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has also been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. When compared to nearby schools, such as Pell City High School, Talladega High School consistently underperforms in academic assessments, school rankings, and student-teacher ratios, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support programs to address the unique challenges faced by the school's diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1177 McMillan Street East
       Talladega, AL  35160-3128

(256) 315-5656

District: Talladega City

SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,880 Help


Feeder schools for Talladega High School:

Elementary:    C L Salter Elementary School
    Raymond L Young Elementary School
Middle:    Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
    Zora Ellis Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.9%
White:
21.1%
Hispanic:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.1% Help


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Compare Details Talladega High School ranks worse than 69.8% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Talladega High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.9%), White (21.1%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Talladega High School is 20.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Talladega High School is $9,880.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Talladega High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Talladega High School 264th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Talladega High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Talladega High School

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Rank History for all students at Talladega High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.83 305th 357 14.6%
2005 26.71 312th 359 13.1%
2006 16.27 336th 357 5.9%
2007 6.95 349th 358 2.5%
2008 30.95 298th 359 17.0%
2009 53.62 178th 357 50.1%
2010 40.75 250th 358 30.2%
2011 23.77 318th 360 11.7%
2012 22.72 317th 358 11.5%
2013 37.74 300th 358 16.2%
2014 21.35 288th 358 19.6%
2015 10.42 322nd 353 8.8%
2016 22.50 281st 351 19.9%
2017 25.89 265th 353 24.9%
2018 21.80 278th 356 21.9%
2019 10.55 321st 366 12.3%
2021 10.07 348th 371 6.2%
2022 25.85 279th 367 24.0%
2023 35.79 226th 371 39.1%
2024 30.50 264th 378 30.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Talladega High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.19 110th 171 35.7%
2021 52.88 78th 196 60.2%
2022 99.95 1st 169 99.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Talladega High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 28.87 234th 315 25.7%
2018 35.09 229th 349 34.4%
2019 16.13 310th 358 13.4%
2021 11.70 344th 361 4.7%
2022 40.19 209th 361 42.1%
2023 32.12 231st 349 33.8%
2024 39.70 221st 375 41.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Talladega High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 14.68 300th 343 12.5%
2018 14.51 294th 347 15.3%
2019 8.90 321st 354 9.3%
2021 11.81 329th 359 8.4%
2022 27.71 267th 367 27.2%
2023 21.51 284th 358 20.7%
2024 28.83 263rd 366 28.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Talladega High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.29 197th 339 41.9%
2018 31.16 248th 350 29.1%
2019 13.20 310th 357 13.2%
2021 9.16 357th 366 2.5%
2022 24.52 278th 366 24.0%
2023 70.80 81st 358 77.4%
2024 33.15 245th 368 33.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Talladega High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.88 104th 189 45.0%
2018 40.84 120th 223 46.2%
2019 24.13 186th 224 17.0%
2021 25.90 191st 228 16.2%
2022 35.40 135th 222 39.2%
2023 35.88 138th 224 38.4%
2024 52.65 81st 231 64.9%
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Rank History for White students at Talladega High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.72 147th 230 36.1%
2018 27.68 219th 300 27.0%
2019 14.51 287th 313 8.3%
2021 7.87 314th 319 1.6%
2022 66.44 84th 326 74.2%
2023 80.28 58th 317 81.7%
2024 36.77 192nd 325 40.9%
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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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by a citizen
Thursday, May 19, 2016

Open Quote School is lacking in alot of things. Definitely wouldn't send my child here. School experience and education can best be described as mediocre to bellow average. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Talladega 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 1072 1072
1989 591 522 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1114
1990 552 485 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1039
1991 562 457 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1024
1992 584 444 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1032
1993 554 466 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1025
1994 549 491 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1044
1995 477 465 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 948
1996 477 465 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 948
1997 466 454 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 925
1998 430 457 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 893
1999 440 464 4 1 0 n/a n/a 45 954
2000 380 450 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 836
2001 369 446 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 819
2002 333 440 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 778
2003 333 440 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 778
2004 345 433 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 783
2005 332 452 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 792
2006 321 452 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 781
2007 277 457 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2008 290 428 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2009 263 442 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2010 255 405 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2011 266 382 1 6 0 0 1 0 656
2012 246 392 0 6 0 0 1 0 645
2013 220 387 3 3 0 0 0 0 613
2014 188 377 1 5 0 0 0 0 571
2015 189 386 1 7 0 0 0 0 583
2016 158 371 1 8 0 0 2 0 540
2017 126 373 4 15 0 0 3 0 521
2018 123 370 0 14 1 0 3 0 511
2019 111 362 0 16 0 0 5 0 494
2020 116 347 1 17 0 0 5 0 486
2021 121 332 1 17 0 0 5 0 476
2022 106 323 1 18 0 0 5 0 453
2023 94 316 2 23 0 0 11 0 446

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 Talladega High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1072 56.0 19.1 0
1989 1114 58.0 19.2 n/a
1990 1039 58.0 17.9 0
1991 1024 58.0 17.6 n/a
1992 1032 56.0 18.4 n/a
1993 1025 59.0 17.4 n/a
1994 1044 58.3 17.9 n/a
1995 948 58.6 16.2 n/a
1996 948 58.6 16.2 n/a
1997 925 44.5 20.8 37.6
1998 893 44.2 20.2 36.6
1999 954 44.0 21.7 42.8
2000 836 45.0 18.6 45.9
2001 819 40.6 20.2 45.1
2002 778 35.6 21.9 51.2
2003 778 35.6 21.9 51.2
2004 783 42.8 18.3 54.3
2005 792 35.6 22.2 49
2006 781 37.0 21.1 57.6
2007 739 39.9 18.5 59.8
2008 725 44.5 16.3 59.9
2009 710 33.7 20.9 61.7
2010 665 40.5 16.4 64.4
2011 656 43.6 15.0 67.2
2012 645 40.5 15.9 72.7
2013 613 31.0 19.7 75.4
2014 571 28.0 20.3 76.5
2015 583 23.0 25.3 77
2016 540 25.0 21.6 77.8
2017 521 23.0 22.6 76.2
2018 511 33.2 15.3 76.7
2019 494 32.7 15.1 81.6
2020 486 22.7 21.4 79
2021 476 20.7 22.9 83
2022 453 22.7 19.9 n/a
2023 446 21.4 20.8 84.1

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 Talladega High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1072 56.0 19.1 0
1989 1114 58.0 19.2 n/a
1990 1039 58.0 17.9 0
1991 1024 58.0 17.6 n/a
1992 1032 56.0 18.4 n/a
1993 1025 59.0 17.4 n/a
1994 1044 58.3 17.9 n/a
1995 948 58.6 16.2 n/a
1996 948 58.6 16.2 n/a
1997 925 44.5 20.8 37.6
1998 893 44.2 20.2 36.6
1999 954 44.0 21.7 42.8
2000 836 45.0 18.6 45.9
2001 819 40.6 20.2 45.1
2002 778 35.6 21.9 51.2
2003 778 35.6 21.9 51.2
2004 783 42.8 18.3 54.3
2005 792 35.6 22.2 49
2006 781 37.0 21.1 57.6
2007 739 39.9 18.5 59.8
2008 725 44.5 16.3 59.9
2009 710 33.7 20.9 61.7
2010 665 40.5 16.4 64.4
2011 656 43.6 15.0 67.2
2012 645 40.5 15.9 72.7
2013 613 31.0 19.7 75.4
2014 571 28.0 20.3 76.5
2015 583 23.0 25.3 77
2016 540 25.0 21.6 77.8
2017 521 23.0 22.6 76.2
2018 511 33.2 15.3 76.7
2019 494 32.7 15.1 81.6
2020 486 22.7 21.4 79
2021 476 20.7 22.9 83
2022 453 22.7 19.9 n/a
2023 446 21.4 20.8 84.1

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 Talladega High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,596 (16.2%) $8,279 (83.8%) $9,880

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Talladega 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 321st of 366 High schoolsRanks 226th of 371 High schools
 26.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Talladega High School)15.38.3
 7%
   End of Course Mathematics (Talladega City)15.38.3
 7%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Talladega High School)13.519.1
 5.5%
   End of Course Science (Talladega City)13.519.1
 5.5%
   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 Students494446
 9.7%
African American362316
 12.7%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic1623
 43.8%
Pacific Islander00
White11194
 15.3%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.6%84.1%
 2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Talladega High School

Talladega High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : C L Salter Elementary School
Elementary : Raymond L Young Elementary School
Middle : Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
Middle : Zora Ellis Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Talladega High School.

Talladega High School ranks 264th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Talladega High School are 71% African American, 21% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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