J F Shields High School
- J F Shields High School serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
J F Shields High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- J F Shields High School's student population of 261 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 261 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J F Shields High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J F Shields High School is 0.02, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1181 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Black | 99% | 33% |
| White | 1% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monroe County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J F Shields High School is C P Carmichael Alternative School (18.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Monroeville Middle School (16.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Monroeville Elementary School (16.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monroeville Monroeville Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 583 students
16.1 miles
297 S Mount Pleasant Ave
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251)743-3474 16.1 PK-4 583 - Monroeville Monroeville Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 408 students
16.3 miles
201 York Street
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251)575-3369 16.3 5-8 408 - Lower Peach Tree Monroe Intermediate School Grades: PK-8 | 71 students
16.8 miles
3366 County Rd 49
Lower Peach Tree, AL 36751
(334)636-2032 16.8 PK-8 71 - Monroeville C P Carmichael Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: K-12
18.0 miles
1323 Veterans Drive
Monroeville, AL 36461
(251)575-4189 18.0 K-12 n/a - Evergreen Lyeffion Junior High School Grades: PK-8 | 190 students
18.4 miles
7575 Highway 83
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251)578-2800 18.4 PK-8 190
School Reviews
| 5 J.F. Shields has long provided a quality education to the students who attended the school. Just about everywhere you go you come across someone who recalls the lessons learned at J.F. Shields. I will always believe that it was my strong and solid foundation in band that helps me to appreciate music of all types today. I can't say enough about the sports and athletic programs at Shields. Walk in the school office any day and the huge number of trophies tells the story. To be a long standing school, the facilities look very well. The level of parent involvement remains remarkable. Most of the parents are alumnus. They take great pride in their Alma mater - Posted by Student/Alumni - ggree |
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