Calera High School
Calera High School serves 865 students in grades 9-12.
Calera High 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 46% (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 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Calera High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Calera High School's student population of 865 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 865 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Calera High 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 Calera High School is 0.60, which is more 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 | #584 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
| Black | 39% | 33% |
| White | 50% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelby County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Calera High School is a high school located in Calera, Alabama. The athletic teams are known as the Eagles and compete as a 2-A school in the state of Alabama.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Calera High School is New Direction (5.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Calera Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Montevallo Calera Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 694 students10
0.0 miles
9178 Highway 22
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6140 0 6-8 694 - Alabaster Meadow View Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 852 students10
2.8 miles
2800 Smokey Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-4300 2.8 PK-3 852 - Calera Calera Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 682 students
4.4 miles
855 10th St
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6120 4.4 K-2 682 - Calera Calera Intermediate School Math: 48% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 784 students10
4.9 miles
8454 Highway 31 South
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6500 4.9 3-5 784 - Columbiana New Direction Alternative School Grades: 6-12
5.3 miles
701 Hwy 70
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-5910 5.3 6-12 n/a
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