Ohatchee High School ranked #755 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #651 in 2022 and #636 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% of schools statewide.
Math proficiency ranged between 10–14% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 464 students in 2021 to 383 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable at 5%, and 62% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 7–12 with 383 students and 25 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than prior years when the ratio reached 18:1 or higher.
Ohatchee High School consistently recorded a graduation rate of 95% in recent years, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88% in 2023 and ranking in the top 5% statewide for graduation rates.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ohatchee High School serves the west part of its school district in Ohatchee, AL, covering an area of approximately 91.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from this zone is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ohatchee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ohatchee High School's student population of 391 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ohatchee 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 Ohatchee High School is 0.17, 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
#755 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
3%
31%
White
91%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ohatchee High School's ranking?
Ohatchee High School is ranked #755 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ohatchee High School often compared to?
Ohatchee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley High School, Wellborn High School, Alexandria High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ohatchee High School?
The graduation rate of Ohatchee High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ohatchee High School?
391 students attend Ohatchee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ohatchee High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ohatchee High School?
Ohatchee High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ohatchee High School offer ?
Ohatchee High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ohatchee High School part of?
Ohatchee High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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