Allen Thornton Career Technical Center, a Lauderdale County vocational school in Killen, Alabama, serves grades 10–12 with a mission to prepare students for career/technical careers and leadership roles starting in the 2024–25 school year.
The school's graduation rate ranged from 60% in 2013 to a high of 85% in 2017 but recently showed a decline to 70% in 2023, falling below the Alabama state average of 88%.
Math proficiency was consistently lower than the state average, declining from 70% in 2013 to 18% in 2023, compared to the state's 30% proficiency in the same year.
Reading proficiency also declined from 79% in 2011 to 25% in 2022 and remained lower than Alabama's 47% average in 2022.
Science proficiency data showed fluctuations but remained higher than the state average, with 15% proficiency reported in 2022 compared to the state's 38%, indicating possible data irregularities.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 10-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (03-04)
8 students
Showing 1994–2004. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
2 teachers
Showing 2001–2018. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
White
(03-04)100%
60%
Showing 1994–2004. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Allen Thornton Career Technical Center?
8 students attend Allen Thornton Career Technical Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Allen Thornton Career Technical Center students are White.
What grades does Allen Thornton Career Technical Center offer ?
Allen Thornton Career Technical Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Allen Thornton Career Technical Center part of?
Allen Thornton Career Technical Center is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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