Isabella High School
Isabella High School serves 714 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Isabella 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 top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Black).
School Overview
Isabella High School's student population of 714 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% 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 bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #708 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 85% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Maplesville Maplesville High School Math: 29% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 410 students10
5.0 miles
1256 Al Highway 139
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904 5 K-12 410 - Thorsby Thorsby High School Math: 28% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 642 students10
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 Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 207 students10
7.6 miles
7259 Highway 36
Randolph, AL 36792
(334) 366-2897 7.6 PK-6 207 - Jemison Jemison Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 379 students10
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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