Colbert Heights High School
- Colbert Heights High School serves 472 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Colbert Heights High School's student population of 472 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 472 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Colbert Heights High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Colbert Heights High School is 0.06, which is less 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #819 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 97% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colbert County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Colbert Heights High School is Muscle Shoals Center For Technical (6.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Deshler Middle School (6.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Colbert Heights Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tuscumbia Colbert Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 425 students
1.8 miles
1551 Sunset Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)381-6132 1.8 PK-6 425 - Tuscumbia New Bethel Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 144 students
4.9 miles
900 New Bethel School Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)383-6471 4.9 PK-6 144 - Tuscumbia G W Trenholm Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 350 students
5.5 miles
601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)389-2940 5.5 PK-2 350 - Tuscumbia R E Thompson Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 341 students
5.7 miles
829 Frankfort Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)389-2930 5.7 3-5 341 - Muscle Shoals Muscle Shoals Center For Technical Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
6.4 miles
321 Jim Holland Drive
Muscle Shoals, AL 35662
(256)389-2660 6.4 9-12 n/a
School Reviews
| 5 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! - Posted by Student/Alumni - forgo |
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