Opelika High School
Tel:
(334)745-9715
- Opelika High School serves 1,266 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (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 30% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Opelika High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Opelika High School's student population of 1,266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,266 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Opelika High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Opelika High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. 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 | #1083 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 60% | 33% |
| White | 32% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Opelika High School is Opelika Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Opelika Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Morris Avenue Intermediate School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Opelika Morris Avenue Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 316 students
0.7 miles
8 Morris Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9734 0.7 3-5 316 - Opelika Opelika Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
1.0 miles
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)741-5603 1.0 6-12 n/a - Opelika Jeter Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 337 students
1.1 miles
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9723 1.1 PK-2 337 - Opelika Opelika Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 930 students
1.1 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9726 1.1 6-8 930 - Opelika Northside School Grades: 3-5 | 394 students
1.2 miles
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9731 1.2 3-5 394
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