Holtville High School in Elmore County, Alabama serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Elmore County School System. As of 2008, the schools student body consisted of over 450 enrolled students and 40 staff members. The school offers 72 courses that include AP and dual enrollment college classes.
Serving 564 students in grades 9-12, Holtville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holtville High School's student population of 564 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1929
Colors
White, Green
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Holtville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holtville High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#449 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
7%
32%
White
90%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holtville High School's ranking?
Holtville High School is ranked #449 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Holtville High School often compared to?
Holtville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wetumpka High School, Stanhope Elmore High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Holtville High School?
The graduation rate of Holtville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Holtville High School?
564 students attend Holtville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Holtville High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holtville High School?
Holtville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holtville High School offer ?
Holtville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holtville High School part of?
Holtville High School is part of Elmore County School District.
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