Appalachian School, a Title I Berkeley Heights public high school in Alabama serving grades PK–12, ranked #824 statewide in 2023, declining from #506 in 2018.
Math proficiency fell sharply from 49% in 2018 to 15% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency declined to 41%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was 21%, with 52% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a socioeconomic increase from 36% eligible in 2022; total enrollment grew from 603 in 2022 to 636 in 2023.
The school had 664 students and 38 teachers in 2023, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 consistent with recent years.
Graduation rates maintained at 90% from 2013 through 2023, slightly exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Appalachian áSch serves the southeast part of Oneonta, AL, covering an attendance area of approximately 64.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Appalachian School's student population of 699 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
699 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Build. Create. Succeed.
School Rankings
Appalachian School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Appalachian School is 0.33, 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
#824 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
1%
31%
White
80%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appalachian School's ranking?
Appalachian School is ranked #824 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Appalachian School often compared to?
Appalachian Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Appalachian School?
The graduation rate of Appalachian School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Appalachian School?
699 students attend Appalachian School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Appalachian School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appalachian School?
Appalachian School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Appalachian School offer ?
Appalachian School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Appalachian School part of?
Appalachian School is part of Blount County School District.
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