Holt High School
Tel:
(205)342-2768
- Holt High School serves 430 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Holt High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Holt High School's student population of 430 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 430 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Holt High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Holt High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1172 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 12% | 7% |
| Black | 46% | 33% |
| White | 41% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tuscaloosa County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Holt High School is Northridge High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alberta Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Holt Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tuscaloosa Holt Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 549 students
0.7 miles
1001 Crescent Ridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205)342-2650 0.7 PK-5 549 - Tuscaloosa Alberta Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 546 students
2.3 miles
2500 University Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205)759-3564 2.3 PK-8 546 - Tuscaloosa Rock Quarry Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 531 students
2.4 miles
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205)759-8347 2.4 K-5 531 - Tuscaloosa Rock Quary Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 525 students
2.4 miles
2100 Rock Quarry Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205)759-3700 2.4 6-8 525 - Tuscaloosa Arcadia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 309 students
2.7 miles
3740 Arcadia Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205)759-3567 2.7 PK-5 309
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