Isabella High School
- Isabella High School serves 714 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (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 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Isabella High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Isabella High School's student population of 714 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 714 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Isabella High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Isabella High School is 0.27, which is less 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #608 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 85% | 55% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chilton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Isabella High School is Maplesville High School (5.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Maplesville Maplesville High School Grades: K-12 | 410 students
5.0 miles
1256 Al Highway 139
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205)280-4904 5.0 K-12 410 - Thorsby Thorsby High School Grades: K-12 | 642 students
7.4 miles
54 Opportunity Dr
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205)280-4880 7.4 K-12 642 - Clanton W A Lecroy Career Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
7.5 miles
2829 4th Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205)280-2920 7.5 9-12 n/a - Randolph Randolph Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 207 students
7.6 miles
7259 Highway 36
Randolph, AL 36792
(334)366-2897 7.6 PK-6 207 - Jemison Jemison Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 379 students
9.5 miles
25095 Us Hwy 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205)280-4840 9.5 7-8 379
School Reviews
| 5 Isabella is one of the greatest small country schools in the state. The atmosphere is very laid-back and the staff is very friendly. I went to Isabella myself as well as my children and many other family members. We love it and would not consider attending any other school in the county! - Posted by Student/Alumni - pmbri |
| 5 i onley whis i could have seent my chlidern to school there illneverfor get it aloth i was in grammer school an then went to the 8 gread ther then ilove ISSBLA SHOULL LEFT A PICE OF MY HEART THER IM GRWN NOW 63 BEEN ALL OVER WITH MH HUSBAN PAUL WYATT IM NANCY DIANEHEADLEY WYATT KEEP UP GOOD WORK ,ILL ALL CONCERED isball my HOME thanks for what you made of me to day - Posted by Student/Alumni - ndwya |
| 5 i can sum this one school up in one word SPECTACULAR !!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - viper |
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