Citronelle High School is a senior high school in Citronelle, Alabama. It is a part of the Mobile County Public School System. In serves: Citronelle, Axis, Bucks, Chunchula, Creola, Gulfcrest, Mount Vernon, and Movico, as well as the Mobile County portion of Calvert.
Serving 727 students in grades 9-12, Citronelle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Citronelle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Citronelle High School's student population of 727 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Citronelle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Citronelle High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
20%
32%
White
55%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citronelle High School's ranking?
Citronelle High School is ranked #981 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Citronelle High School often compared to?
Citronelle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker High School, Saraland 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 29% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Citronelle High School?
The graduation rate of Citronelle High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Citronelle High School?
727 students attend Citronelle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Citronelle High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Citronelle High School?
Citronelle High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Citronelle High School offer ?
Citronelle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Citronelle High School part of?
Citronelle High School is part of Mobile County School District.
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