Ohatchee High School
Ohatchee High School serves 449 students in grades 7-12.
Ohatchee High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ohatchee High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Ohatchee High School's student population of 449 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 449 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ohatchee High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ohatchee High School is 0.17, 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 | #589 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 5% | 33% |
| White | 91% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ohatchee High School is Alexandria High School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Alexandria Middle School (6.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ohatchee Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ohatchee Ohatchee Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 435 students10
0.3 miles
365 J Street
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800 0.3 PK-6 435 - Alexandria Alexandria Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 583 students10
6.7 miles
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4501 6.7 5-8 583 - Alexandria Alexandria High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 592 students10
6.8 miles
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4415 6.8 9-12 592 - Alexandria Alexandria Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 635 students10
6.9 miles
2525 Alexandriawellington Rd
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300 6.9 PK-4 635 - Ragland Ragland High School Math: 31% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 510 students10
9.0 miles
1060 Main St
Ragland, AL 35131
(205) 472-2123 9 PK-12 510
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