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Colbert Heights High School

6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674

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Tel: (256) 383-7875

www.colbert.k12.al.us

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Colbert Heights High School serves 455 students in grades 7-12.

Colbert Heights 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 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 455 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Colbert Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Colbert Heights High School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

455 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Colbert Heights High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Colbert Heights High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#853 out of 1263 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Colbert Heights High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

17%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colbert Heights High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

34%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colbert Heights High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Colbert Heights High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

32%

White

92%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Colbert Heights High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Colbert Heights High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

≥95%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Colbert Heights High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

55%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colbert Heights High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Colbert County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colbert Heights High School's ranking?

Colbert Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What schools are Colbert Heights High School often compared to?

Colbert Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee High School, Colbert County High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Colbert Heights High School?

The graduation rate of Colbert Heights High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.

How many students attend Colbert Heights High School?

455 students attend Colbert Heights High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Colbert Heights High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Colbert Heights High School?

Colbert Heights High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Colbert Heights High School offer ?

Colbert Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Colbert Heights High School part of?

Colbert Heights High School is part of Colbert County School District.

School Reviews

5 6/30/2010

I am a proud former student and parent of students that are attending CHHS now!!! Teachers and Parents(many graduated at CHHS) care and strive to make the school a better place year after year. You are one big family!! GO CATS!

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 455 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education