Mcadory High School

4800 Mcadory School Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mcadory High School serves 1,060 students in grades 9-12.
Mcadory 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 8% (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 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,060 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 94% (Top 30% in AL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcadory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Mcadory High School's student population of 1,060 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,060 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Mcadory 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 Mcadory High School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1039 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
9%
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Black
53%
32%
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White
31%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
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Graduation Rate
94%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcadory High School's ranking?
Mcadory High School is ranked #1039 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcadory High School?
The graduation rate of Mcadory High School is 94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mcadory High School?
1,060 students attend Mcadory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mcadory High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcadory High School?
Mcadory High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcadory High School offer ?
Mcadory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcadory High School part of?
Mcadory High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,060 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 94% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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