Kate D Smith Dar High School serves 413 students in grades 9-12.
Kate D Smith Dar 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 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kate D Smith Dar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kate D Smith Dar High School's student population of 413 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kate D Smith Dar 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 Kate D Smith Dar High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
91%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kate D Smith Dar High School's ranking?
Kate D Smith Dar High School is ranked #301 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kate D Smith Dar High School often compared to?
Kate D Smith Dar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guntersville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kate D Smith Dar High School?
The graduation rate of Kate D Smith Dar High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kate D Smith Dar High School?
413 students attend Kate D Smith Dar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kate D Smith Dar High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kate D Smith Dar High School?
Kate D Smith Dar High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Kate D Smith Dar High School offer ?
Kate D Smith Dar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kate D Smith Dar High School part of?
Kate D Smith Dar High School is part of Marshall County School District.
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