Colbert Heights High School
Colbert Heights High School serves 457 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (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 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Colbert Heights High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Colbert Heights High School's student population of 457 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 457 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Colbert Heights High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Colbert Heights High School is 0.10, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #902 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 33% |
| White | 95% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colbert County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Colbert Heights High School is Muscle Shoals Career Academy (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tuscumbia Colbert Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 486 students
1.8 miles
1551 Sunset Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132 1.8 PK-6 486 - Tuscumbia New Bethel Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 146 students
4.9 miles
900 New Bethel School Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471 4.9 PK-6 146 - Tuscumbia G W Trenholm Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 336 students
5.5 miles
601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2940 5.5 PK-2 336 - 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 Career Academy Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
6.4 miles
321 Jim Holland Drive
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(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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