Hartselle High School

1000 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,040 students in grades 9-12, Hartselle High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,040 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in AL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hartselle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hartselle High School's student population of 1,040 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,040 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Hartselle High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartselle High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#278 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
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44%
24%
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48%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
4%
32%
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White
87%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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95%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hartselle High School's ranking?
Hartselle High School is ranked #278 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hartselle High School often compared to?
Hartselle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Priceville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hartselle High School?
The graduation rate of Hartselle High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hartselle High School?
1,040 students attend Hartselle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hartselle High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartselle High School?
Hartselle High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Hartselle High School offer ?
Hartselle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hartselle High School part of?
Hartselle High School is part of Hartselle City School District.

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Last Day for Students
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,040 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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