Ohatchee High School
Tel:
(256)741-4900
- Ohatchee High School serves 463 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Ohatchee High School's student population of 463 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 463 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ohatchee High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ohatchee High School is 0.12, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #625 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 4% | 33% |
| White | 94% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 High School (6.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ohatchee Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ohatchee Ohatchee Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 474 students
0.3 miles
365 J Street
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256)741-4800 0.3 PK-6 474 - Alexandria Alexandria High School Grades: 6-12 | 1012 students
6.8 miles
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256)741-4400 6.8 6-12 1012 - Alexandria Alexandria Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 797 students
6.9 miles
2525 Alexandria-wellington Rd
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256)741-4300 6.9 PK-5 797 - Ragland Ragland High School Grades: PK-12 | 516 students
9.0 miles
1060 Main St
Ragland, AL 35131
(205)472-2123 9.0 PK-12 516 - Gadsden Southside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 551 students
9.0 miles
2551 Highway 77
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256)442-1090 9.0 K-5 551
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