Serving 278 students in grades 9-12, Sheffield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheffield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sheffield High School's student population of 278 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheffield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheffield High School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
38%
32%
White
53%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Sheffield High School's ranking?
Sheffield High School is ranked #981 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sheffield High School often compared to?
Sheffield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deshler High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheffield High School?
The graduation rate of Sheffield High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sheffield High School?
278 students attend Sheffield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sheffield High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheffield High School?
Sheffield High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sheffield High School offer ?
Sheffield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sheffield High School part of?
Sheffield High School is part of Sheffield City School District.
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