Emma Sansom High School (Closed 2007)

Serving 526 students in grades 9-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
526 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2006-2007 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
40%
32%
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White
58%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emma Sansom High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Emma Sansom High School?
526 students attend Emma Sansom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Emma Sansom High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma Sansom High School?
Emma Sansom High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Emma Sansom High School offer ?
Emma Sansom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Emma Sansom High School part of?
Emma Sansom High School is part of Gadsden City School District.

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