Escambia County High School serves 362 students in grades 9-12.
Escambia County 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (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 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escambia County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Escambia County High School's student population of 362 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Escambia County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Escambia County High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
82%
32%
White
13%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escambia County High School's ranking?
Escambia County High School is ranked #1197 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Escambia County High School often compared to?
Escambia County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escambia County High School?
The graduation rate of Escambia County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Escambia County High School?
362 students attend Escambia County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Escambia County High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Escambia County High School offer ?
Escambia County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Escambia County High School part of?
Escambia County High School is part of Escambia County School District.
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