Serving 472 students in grades 9-12, Etowah High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Etowah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Etowah High School's student population of 472 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Etowah High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Etowah High School is 0.48, 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
#1057 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
16%
32%
White
70%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Etowah High School's ranking?
Etowah High School is ranked #1057 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Etowah High School often compared to?
Etowah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gadsden City High School, Southside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Etowah High School?
The graduation rate of Etowah High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Etowah High School?
472 students attend Etowah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Etowah High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Etowah High School?
Etowah High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Etowah High School offer ?
Etowah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Etowah High School part of?
Etowah High School is part of Attalla City School District.
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