New Hope High School
New Hope High School serves 600 students in grades 7-12.
New Hope 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 top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Hope High School's student population of 600 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Hope High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of New Hope High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#739 out of 1263 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
6%
32%
White
75%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the New Hope High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 03, 2022 (Wednesday)
Fall Break
October 03, 2022 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- New Hope High School (NHHS) is located in New Hope, Alabama. It is part of the Madison County Schools system.
- Languages and language programs: Foreign Language: Spanish, French.
- Sport programs: Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Cheerleadering, Football, Volleyball, Golf, Marching Band.
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