Is Deshler High School a good school?

Deshler High School ranks 83 rd of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Deshler High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Deshler High School.

What is the racial makeup of Deshler High School?

Students at Deshler High School are 65% White, 25% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Deshler High School?

Deshler High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : G W Trenholm Primary School Elementary : R E Thompson Intermediate School Middle : Deshler Middle School

Deshler High School

Summary:

Deshler High School is a public high school located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 434. The school is part of the Tuscumbia City School District, which is ranked 43 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deshler High School has shown a strong academic performance, ranking 83 out of 378 Alabama high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in the state. The school has a diverse student population, with 65.44% White, 25.12% African American, 3.23% Hispanic, and 0.69% Asian students. However, Deshler High School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 53.23% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, with 14 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year, lower than the nearby schools.

Deshler High School's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, but it has shown improvement in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments varies across different student subgroups, with stronger rankings for male students and White students compared to female students and African American students. When compared to nearby schools, Deshler High School's academic performance is generally stronger than some, such as Colbert County High School and Sheffield High School, but lower than others, like Florence High School and Muscle Shoals High School. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Deshler High School is also notable, as it is higher than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674-1299

(256) 389-2910

District: Tuscumbia City

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,124

Feeder schools for Deshler High School:

Elementary:	G W Trenholm Primary School
	R E Thompson Intermediate School
Middle:	Deshler Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 434

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.4%

African American:

25.1%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deshler High School ranks better than 78% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.29. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Deshler High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.4%), African American (25.1%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deshler High School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Deshler High School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deshler High School is $12,124.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deshler High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Deshler High School 83^rd of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Deshler High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Tuscumbia City:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscumbia City 43^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deshler High School

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Rank History for all students at Deshler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	70.76	77^th	357	78.4%
2005	67.96	91^st	359	74.7%
2006	70.33	61^st	357	82.9%
2007	69.33	103^rd	358	71.2%
2008	59.22	144^th	359	59.9%
2009	75.41	52^nd	357	85.4%
2010	68.23	95^th	358	73.5%
2011	56.31	171^st	360	52.5%
2012	54.12	190^th	358	46.9%
2013	63.20	100^th	358	72.1%
2014	75.88	58^th	358	83.8%
2015	59.80	118^th	353	66.6%
2016	41.44	198^th	351	43.6%
2017	41.87	194^th	353	45.0%
2018	57.23	152^nd	356	57.3%
2019	48.73	199^th	366	45.6%
2021	58.59	134^th	371	63.9%
2022	45.79	188^th	367	48.8%
2023	69.52	93^rd	371	74.9%
2024	69.29	83^rd	378	78.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	47.86	150^th	315	52.4%
2018	55.24	150^th	349	57.0%
2019	32.46	242^nd	358	32.4%
2021	36.36	226^th	361	37.4%
2022	18.41	307^th	361	15.0%
2023	77.39	62^nd	349	82.2%
2024	68.77	86^th	375	77.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Deshler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	39.58	195^th	343	43.1%
2018	49.34	177^th	347	49.0%
2019	39.28	225^th	354	36.4%
2021	46.40	188^th	359	47.6%
2022	48.76	172^nd	367	53.1%
2023	73.23	85^th	358	76.3%
2024	58.99	126^th	366	65.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Deshler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	42.65	181^st	339	46.6%
2018	62.37	128^th	350	63.4%
2019	56.51	154^th	357	56.9%
2021	67.30	97^th	366	73.5%
2022	41.18	200^th	366	45.4%
2023	59.40	113^th	358	68.4%
2024	75.62	60^th	368	83.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Deshler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	15.36	180^th	189	4.8%
2018	64.91	53^rd	223	76.2%
2019	28.49	163^rd	224	27.2%
2021	27.96	181^st	228	20.6%
2022	28.10	174^th	222	21.6%
2023	65.19	44^th	224	80.4%
2024	49.43	91^st	231	60.6%

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Rank History for White students at Deshler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	35.20	138^th	230	40.0%
2018	42.94	160^th	300	46.7%
2019	42.51	173^rd	313	44.7%
2021	54.68	118^th	319	63.0%
2022	50.08	137^th	326	58.0%
2023	68.25	89^th	317	71.9%
2024	68.39	79^th	325	75.7%

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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 Deshler 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	459	459
1989	328	120	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
1990	330	106	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
1991	340	111	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
1992	360	132	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
1993	322	143	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
1994	309	142	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1995	347	140	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
1996	347	140	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
1997	331	126	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
1998	355	133	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
1999	350	128	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	481
2000	347	121	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
2001	333	125	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2002	308	135	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
2003	308	135	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
2004	300	144	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
2005	316	155	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2006	314	158	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2007	328	132	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
2008	316	131	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
2009	301	143	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
2010	290	143	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2011	289	139	1	4	0	0	1	0	434
2012	303	122	2	3	0	0	1	0	431
2013	308	110	2	6	0	0	2	0	428
2014	342	108	2	7	0	0	3	0	462
2015	350	122	2	5	0	0	3	0	482
2016	355	116	3	3	0	0	1	0	478
2017	322	129	2	3	0	0	0	0	456
2018	328	123	0	5	0	0	0	0	456
2019	331	92	2	9	1	0	20	0	455
2020	329	100	2	9	0	0	21	0	461
2021	303	99	5	11	0	0	16	0	434
2022	295	100	4	12	1	0	15	0	427
2023	284	109	3	14	0	0	24	0	434

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 Deshler High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	459	30.0	15.3	0
1989	450	33.0	13.6	n/a
1990	440	33.2	13.2	0
1991	455	34.4	13.2	n/a
1992	493	33.8	14.5	n/a
1993	468	34.1	13.7	n/a
1994	453	33.8	13.4	n/a
1995	491	27.2	18.1	n/a
1996	491	27.2	18.1	n/a
1997	460	29.9	15.4	16.7
1998	488	28.9	16.9	19.7
1999	481	28.7	16.8	27
2000	471	30.9	15.2	30.4
2001	462	32.0	14.4	30.5
2002	444	28.5	15.6	32.4
2003	444	28.5	15.6	32.4
2004	451	27.8	16.2	34.1
2005	476	29.5	16.1	41.2
2006	476	29.0	16.4	44.3
2007	463	29.6	15.6	43.2
2008	449	33.0	13.6	42.1
2009	447	29.3	15.1	37.8
2010	436	27.9	15.6	39.9
2011	434	29.9	14.4	45.2
2012	431	31.4	13.6	42
2013	428	33.1	12.9	47.7
2014	462	27.9	16.5	54.3
2015	482	29.0	16.6	44.8
2016	478	29.0	16.4	47.5
2017	456	29.2	15.5	44.5
2018	456	27.7	16.4	41.9
2019	455	32.0	14.2	42.4
2020	461	33.2	13.8	41.2
2021	434	29.7	14.5	45.9
2022	427	31.0	13.7	34
2023	434	31.0	14.0	53.2

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 Deshler High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	459	30.0	15.3	0
1989	450	33.0	13.6	n/a
1990	440	33.2	13.2	0
1991	455	34.4	13.2	n/a
1992	493	33.8	14.5	n/a
1993	468	34.1	13.7	n/a
1994	453	33.8	13.4	n/a
1995	491	27.2	18.1	n/a
1996	491	27.2	18.1	n/a
1997	460	29.9	15.4	16.7
1998	488	28.9	16.9	19.7
1999	481	28.7	16.8	27
2000	471	30.9	15.2	30.4
2001	462	32.0	14.4	30.5
2002	444	28.5	15.6	32.4
2003	444	28.5	15.6	32.4
2004	451	27.8	16.2	34.1
2005	476	29.5	16.1	41.2
2006	476	29.0	16.4	44.3
2007	463	29.6	15.6	43.2
2008	449	33.0	13.6	42.1
2009	447	29.3	15.1	37.8
2010	436	27.9	15.6	39.9
2011	434	29.9	14.4	45.2
2012	431	31.4	13.6	42
2013	428	33.1	12.9	47.7
2014	462	27.9	16.5	54.3
2015	482	29.0	16.6	44.8
2016	478	29.0	16.4	47.5
2017	456	29.2	15.5	44.5
2018	456	27.7	16.4	41.9
2019	455	32.0	14.2	42.4
2020	461	33.2	13.8	41.2
2021	434	29.7	14.5	45.9
2022	427	31.0	13.7	34
2023	434	31.0	14.0	53.2

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 Deshler High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,330 (11.0%)	$10,740 (88.6%)	$12,124

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deshler 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 199^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 93^rd of 371 High schools	29.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Deshler High School)	27.8	12.4	15.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Tuscumbia City)	27.8	12.4	15.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Deshler High School)	43.5	28.9	14.7%
End of Course Science (Tuscumbia City)	43.5	28.9	14.7%
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	455	434	4.6%
African American	92	109	18.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	9	14	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	331	284	14.2%
Two or More Races	20	24	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.4%	53.2%	10.8%

Schools Near Deshler 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 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 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
Deshler High School	Public	9-12	200 N Commons East	Tuscumbia	35674	Colbert County	Tuscumbia City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 389-2910	434	31	14.0	53.2%	284 (65.4%)	109 (25.1%)	14 (3.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)	69.3	83^rd of 378 public high schools	78.0%		69.5	93^rd of 371 public high schools	74.9%	10			19.8		37.1			37.4	$12,124	$1,330	$10,740
Deshler Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	200 N Commons East	Tuscumbia	35674	Colbert County	Tuscumbia City	No	No	No	No	(256) 389-2900	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sheffield High School	Public	9-12	2800 19th Ave	Sheffield	35660	Colbert County	Sheffield City	No	No	No	No	(256) 383-6052	278	22	12.7	65.8%	135 (48.6%)	113 (40.6%)	14 (5.0%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	24	288^th of 378 public high schools	23.8%		25.5	281^st of 371 public high schools	24.3%	7			16.4		9.8			9.3	$17,582	$2,555	$15,024
Muscle Shoals High School	Public	9-12	1900 E Avalon Ave	Muscle Shoals	35661	Colbert County	Muscle Shoals City	No	No	No	No	(256) 389-2682	853	44	19.4	39.6%	587 (68.8%)	132 (15.5%)	64 (7.5%)	27 (3.2%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.0%)	80.6	53^rd of 378 public high schools	86.0%		83.8	53^rd of 371 public high schools	85.7%				39.8		42.6			29.3	$10,216	$759	$9,421
Muscle Shoals Career Academy	Public	9-12	321 Jim Holland Drive	Muscle Shoals	35661	Colbert County	Muscle Shoals City	No	No	No	No	(256) 389-2660	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Florence Learning Center	Public	6-12	610 W College St	Florence	35630	Lauderdale County	Florence City	No	No	No	No	(256) 768-3022	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Colbert Heights High School	Public	7-12	6825 Woodmont Dr	Tuscumbia	35674	Colbert County	Colbert County	No	No	No	No	(256) 383-7875	484	31	15.6	40.3%	440 (90.9%)	11 (2.3%)	14 (2.9%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	49.1	174^th of 378 public high schools	54.0%		43.5	185^th of 371 public high schools	50.1%	11	17.1	24.2	25.4	39.0	26.8	49.3	48.4	17.4	$10,428	$855	$9,574
Florence High School	Public	10-12	1201 Bradshaw Dr	Florence	35630	Lauderdale County	Florence City	No	No	No	No	(256) 768-2200	1,034	59	17.4	36.3%	479 (46.3%)	283 (27.4%)	145 (14.0%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	114 (11.0%)	74.6	69^th of 378 public high schools	81.7%		72.5	81^st of 371 public high schools	78.2%	12			27.1		41.0			31.5	$13,080	$938	$12,044
Colbert County High School	Public	7-12	2200 High School St	Leighton	35646	Colbert County	Colbert County	No	No	No	No	(256) 446-8214	455	28	16.2	42.6%	273 (60.0%)	129 (28.4%)	37 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	23.1	291^st of 378 public high schools	23.0%		22	294^th of 371 public high schools	20.8%	3	4.8	13.2	11.0	26.3	14.1	28.9	36.8	12.3	$12,099	$1,497	$10,602
Central High School	Public	7-12	3000 County Road 200	Florence	35633	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 764-2903	603	40	15.0	62.4%	542 (89.9%)	24 (4.0%)	27 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	32.4	255^th of 378 public high schools	32.5%		43.1	189^th of 371 public high schools	49.1%	66	15.6	25.2	10.8	41.1	23.7	62.1	57.9	16.1	$9,997	$1,140	$8,851

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