Huntsville High School is an American public high school in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama in the Huntsville metropolitan area. It is part of the Huntsville City Schools district with approximately 1,850 students currently enrolled in grades 9–12.
Serving 1,802 students in grades 9-12, Huntsville High School ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,802 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Huntsville High School's student population of 1,802 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Huntsville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntsville High School is 0.57, 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
#349 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
23%
32%
White
61%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntsville High School's ranking?
Huntsville High School is ranked #349 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Huntsville High School often compared to?
Huntsville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virgil Grissom High School, Bob Jones High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntsville High School?
The graduation rate of Huntsville High School is 94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Huntsville High School?
1,802 students attend Huntsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Huntsville High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntsville High School?
Huntsville High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntsville High School part of?
Huntsville High School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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