Minor High School in Adamsville, Alabama, ranked #1270 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from its 2013 rank of #920, indicating weaker overall ranking trends over the last decade for this Union County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 3% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a notable declining trend from 83% in 2013; reading proficiency was 69%, higher than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency stood at 7%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 1,028 students in 2013 to 1,011 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 94% and 73% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting significant socioeconomic need at this Berkeley Heights public high school.
Minor High School served grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 1,011 students and 52 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, higher than typical for many New Jersey high schools.
The graduation rate improved to 95% in 2023, surpassing the Alabama state rate of 88%, representing a positive trend in student completion rates at this New Jersey high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 978 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Minor High School serves the western part of Adamsville, AL, covering an area of approximately 70.9 square miles. The typical drive from the edge of the attendance zone to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest distance being 8.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minor High School's student population of 978 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
978 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minor High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minor High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1270 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minor High School's ranking?
Minor High School is ranked #1270 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Minor High School often compared to?
Minor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minor High School?
The graduation rate of Minor High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Minor High School?
978 students attend Minor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Minor High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minor High School?
Minor High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Minor High School offer ?
Minor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minor High School part of?
Minor High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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