Mary G Montgomery High School serves 1,996 students in grades 9-12.
Mary G Montgomery 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 bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,996 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary G Montgomery High School's student population of 1,996 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,996 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mary G Montgomery High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Mary G Montgomery High School is 0.51, 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
#944 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
6%
10%

Black
24%
32%

White
66%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
91%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Mary G Montgomery High School's ranking?
Mary G Montgomery High School is ranked #944 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mary G Montgomery High School often compared to?
Mary G Montgomery High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mary G Montgomery High School?
The graduation rate of Mary G Montgomery High School is 91%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mary G Montgomery High School?
1,996 students attend Mary G Montgomery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mary G Montgomery High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary G Montgomery High School?
Mary G Montgomery High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mary G Montgomery High School offer ?
Mary G Montgomery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mary G Montgomery High School part of?
Mary G Montgomery High School is part of Mobile County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 15, 2024 (Monday)
4th Quarter Ends/Last Day for Students
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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