Cf Vigor High School's state ranking declined from #206 in 2010 to #1246 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency was 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 6–9%, also lower than the state average of approximately 47%; science proficiency was 10–14%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment dropped from 1,357 students in 2000 to 607 in 2023, with the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rising from 45% in 2000 to 84% in recent years, reflecting increased socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 607 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which ranks among the top 10% lowest ratios in Alabama for student attention.
Graduation rates ranged between 80–84% from 2022 to 2023, below the state average of 88% and district average of 84–85% for the same period.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CF Vigor High School serves the east part of Mobile, AL, covering an attendance area of approximately 33.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, reaching up to 11.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cf Vigor High School's student population of 620 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1944
School Motto
Wolfpack Mentality Is Winning Mentality!
School Rankings
Cf Vigor 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 Cf Vigor High School is 0.04, 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
#1246 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
98%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Wolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cf Vigor High School's ranking?
Cf Vigor High School is ranked #1246 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cf Vigor High School often compared to?
Cf Vigor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cf Vigor High School?
The graduation rate of Cf Vigor High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cf Vigor High School?
620 students attend Cf Vigor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cf Vigor High School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cf Vigor High School?
Cf Vigor High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cf Vigor High School offer ?
Cf Vigor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cf Vigor High School part of?
Cf Vigor High School is part of Mobile County School District.
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