Boaz High School's overall state ranking declined from #253 in 2010 to #962 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% among Alabama high schools.
Math proficiency ranged between 15–19%, reading proficiency between 20–24%, and science proficiency between 25–29%, all lower than the Alabama state averages in recent years.
Enrollment increased from 528 students in 2005 to 722 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising 52% of the student body; free and reduced–price lunch eligibility rose to 70% in 2023, indicating a growing low–income population.
The school served grades 9–12 with 722 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023.
Graduation rates consistently ranged from 80–94% between 2013 and 2023, surpassing the state average of approximately 88% over the same period.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boaz High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Boaz, AL, encompassing approximately 14.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boaz High School's student population of 721 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
721 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Anchored In Excellence
School Rankings
Boaz High 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 Boaz High School is 0.58, 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
#962 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boaz High School's ranking?
Boaz High School is ranked #962 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Boaz High School often compared to?
Boaz High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boaz High School?
The graduation rate of Boaz High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Boaz High School?
721 students attend Boaz High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Boaz High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boaz High School?
Boaz High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boaz High School offer ?
Boaz High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boaz High School part of?
Boaz High School is part of Boaz City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
BHS - Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
BHS - Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
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