Boaz High School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(256) 593-2401
Boaz High School serves 645 students in grades 9-12.
Boaz High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Boaz High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Boaz High School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 645 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Boaz High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Boaz High School is 0.48, 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 | #747 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 46% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 66% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.59 |
| ||
Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boaz City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Boaz High School is Sardis High School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Boaz Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Boaz Intermediate School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Boaz Boaz Intermediate School Math: 44% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 367 students10
0.2 miles
11 Newt Parker Drive
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-9211 0.2 4-5 367 - Boaz Boaz Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 559 students10
0.3 miles
140 Newt Parker Dr
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-0799 0.3 6-8 559 - Boaz Corley Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 2-3 | 373 students10
0.6 miles
505 Mount Vernon Rd
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-3254 0.6 2-3 373 - Boaz Boaz Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 488 students
0.8 miles
362 Collier St
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-3481 0.8 PK-1 488 - Boaz Carlisle Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 325 students10
2.4 miles
8025 Us Highway 431
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 593-4613 2.4 K-5 325
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about how public schools are implementing new forms of physical education instruction, which range from yoga classes to even online gym courses.
Beyond tests and homework, some public school students face greater challenges, including the uncertainty of where they will sleep each night. Learn about the increase in homeless students and what public schools are doing to meet the challenge.
Nearly 10% of students will encounter sexual misconduct at school. Make sure you know how to protect your child and recognize the signs of potential sex abuse.
