Emma Sansom High School in Gadsden, AL, closed in 2007 and last served grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 526 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
The school's graduation rate fluctuated between 80% and 90% from 2013 to 2023 but was consistently lower than the Alabama state average, which ranged from 81% to 90%.
Math proficiency declined sharply from 69% in 2013 to 21% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in its final reporting year.
Reading proficiency showed a downward trend from the low 80% range in 2012–2013 to 45% in 2022, slightly lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment included 210 Black students and 11 Hispanic students, while approximately 60% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
526 students
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
40%
31%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
50%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 17:1.
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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