Holly Pond High School
Holly Pond High School serves 293 students in grades 9-12.
Holly Pond High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holly Pond High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Holly Pond High School's student population of 293 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holly Pond High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Holly Pond High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 1263 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
n/a
32%
White
87%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Holly Pond High School is a public high school located in Holly Pond, Alabama, U.S. It is one of several elementary and high schools that make up the Cullman County Board of Education.The campus sits on a large piece of land inside the town of Holly Pond.A new high school building has been built in the past five years, and another expansion brought more classrooms and a new library. Many middle school classess for grades 7th and 8th are held in the former high school building which sits nearby.
- The school's mascot is a Bronco named "Gus".
- The school's colors are green, white, and gold.
- Sports: Holly Pond has the following sports teams:
- Football, Basketbal, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Track, and Golf.
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