Appalachian School
Appalachian School serves 563 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Appalachian School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Appalachian School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 563 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Appalachian School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Appalachian School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #506 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 77% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Blount County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Appalachian School is Allgood Alternative School (6.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Oneonta Middle School (6.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Oneonta Oneonta Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 363 students10
6.5 miles
27605 State Highway 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 625-3018 6.5 6-8 363 - Oneonta Allgood Alternative School Alternative School Grades: 2-12
6.7 miles
45 Community Rd
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 274-9865 6.7 2-12 n/a - Ashville Ashville Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 460 students10
7.8 miles
33225 Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-5242 7.8 PK-4 460 - Ashville Ashville High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 454 students10
7.8 miles
33215 Us Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7943 7.8 9-12 454 - Altoona West End Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 439 students10
7.8 miles
6795 Highway 132
Altoona, AL 35952
(256) 622-1085 7.8 PK-6 439
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