Serving 222 students in grades 7-12, Phillips 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phillips High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Phillips High School's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phillips High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillips High School is 0.19, 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
#987 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
90%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillips High School's ranking?
Phillips High School is ranked #987 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phillips High School?
The graduation rate of Phillips High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Phillips High School?
222 students attend Phillips High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Phillips High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillips High School?
Phillips High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Phillips High School offer ?
Phillips High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Phillips High School part of?
Phillips High School is part of Marion County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Students' First Day (1st Semester)
August 07, 2024 (Wednesday)
Students' Last Day (1st Semester)
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
Students' First Day (2nd Semester)
January 07, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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