Huntsville High School serves 1,849 students in grades 9-12.
Huntsville High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,849 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Huntsville High School's student population of 1,849 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,849 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Huntsville High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Huntsville High School is 0.57, 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
#263 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
24%
32%
White
61%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntsville High School's ranking?
Huntsville High School is ranked #263 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntsville High School?
The graduation rate of Huntsville High School is 91%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Huntsville High School?
1,849 students attend Huntsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Huntsville High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntsville High School?
Huntsville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Huntsville High School offer ?
Huntsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Huntsville High School part of?
Huntsville High School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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