New Hope High School
Rating
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(256) 851-3280
New Hope High School serves 387 students in grades 9-12.
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 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
New Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
New Hope High School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 387 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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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 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #739 out of 1263 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 13% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 33% |
| White | 80% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 91% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) 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.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to New Hope High School is Kate D Smith Dar High School (8.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is New Hope Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New Hope New Hope Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 674 students10
0.1 miles
5300 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
(256) 851-3260 0.1 PK-8 674 - Owens Cross Roads Owens Cross Roads School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 370 students10
4.4 miles
161 Wilson Mann Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 851-3240 4.4 PK-6 370 - Owens Cross Roads Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 813 students10
7.7 miles
1210 Taylor Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7150 7.7 PK-5 813 - Grant Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 453 students10
8.7 miles
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226 8.7 PK-4 453 - Grant Kate D Smith Dar High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 449 students10
8.7 miles
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238 8.7 9-12 449
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