Andalusia High School's state ranking declined from #522 in 2021 to #616 in 2023, placing it in the top 50% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency ranged from 40–44%, higher than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading (25–29%) and science (20–24%) proficiencies were lower than the state averages of 47% and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment remained relatively stable around 500 students from 2019 to 2023, with minority enrollment at 40% and students eligible for free lunch increasing from 37% in 2022 to 58% in 2023.
The school served grades 9–12 with 509 students in 2023 and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, among the lowest in Alabama for student attention.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching between 90–94% from 2016 to 2023 compared to the state's 86–88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Andalusia High School's student population of 471 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1899
School Rankings
Andalusia High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andalusia High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
34%
31%
White
56%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andalusia High School's ranking?
Andalusia High School is ranked #616 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Andalusia High School often compared to?
Andalusia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Straughn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Andalusia High School?
The graduation rate of Andalusia High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Andalusia High School?
471 students attend Andalusia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Andalusia High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Andalusia High School?
Andalusia High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Andalusia High School offer ?
Andalusia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Andalusia High School part of?
Andalusia High School is part of Andalusia City School District.
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