Serving 473 students in grades 9-12, Sipsey Valley 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sipsey Valley High School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sipsey Valley 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 Sipsey Valley High School is 0.46, 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
#862 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
20%
32%
White
70%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Sipsey Valley High School's ranking?
Sipsey Valley High School is ranked #862 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sipsey Valley High School often compared to?
Sipsey Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tuscaloosa County High School, Northside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sipsey Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Sipsey Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sipsey Valley High School?
473 students attend Sipsey Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sipsey Valley High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sipsey Valley High School?
Sipsey Valley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sipsey Valley High School offer ?
Sipsey Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sipsey Valley High School part of?
Sipsey Valley High School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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