Litchfield High School in Gadsden, Alabama, closed in 2007 and served grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 377 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in its final years.
The school had consistently lower math proficiency compared to the Alabama state average, declining from 65% in 2012 to 14% in 2023, while reading proficiency also remained below the state average at 40% versus 47% in 2022.
Graduation rates fluctuated between 80% and 90% from 2013 to 2023, generally trailing the state average which ranged from 81% to 90% over the same period.
Minority enrollment was predominantly Black students (326 out of 377), with a high percentage of students (74%) eligible for free lunch, reflecting significant socioeconomic challenges.
As a closed Union County NJ high school, Litchfield High School did not receive Blue Ribbon recognition and experienced a notable decline in performance and enrollment leading up to its closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
377 students
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
87%
31%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
50%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Litchfield High School?
377 students attend Litchfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Litchfield High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Litchfield High School?
Litchfield High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Litchfield High School offer ?
Litchfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Litchfield High School part of?
Litchfield High School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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