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Hueytown High School

4881 15th Street Road
Bessemer, AL 35023

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Hueytown High School serves 1,136 students in grades 9-12.

Hueytown 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 7% (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 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,136 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hueytown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Hueytown High School's student population of 1,136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,136 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hueytown 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 Hueytown High School is 0.59, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#1075 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

12%

Black

53%

32%

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White

34%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hueytown High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Hueytown High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

85%

90%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

59%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hueytown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jefferson County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hueytown High School's ranking?

Hueytown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Hueytown High School often compared to?

Hueytown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcadory High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Hueytown High School?

The graduation rate of Hueytown High School is 85%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.

How many students attend Hueytown High School?

1,136 students attend Hueytown High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Hueytown High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hueytown High School?

Hueytown High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Hueytown High School offer ?

Hueytown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Hueytown High School part of?

Hueytown High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day for Students - End of 2nd Semester

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

Schools Closed - Memorial Day

May 29, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,136 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education