Opelika High School is located in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama and was originally built in 1972. Opelika High School, of the Opelika City Schools, serves students in grades 9–12. The principal is Kelli Fischer. The school's assistant principals are Courtney Bass, Allison Gregory and Kelvin Philpott.
Serving 1,590 students in grades 9-12, Opelika High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Opelika High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Opelika, AL, covering approximately 60.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the outer edges of the zone being about 4.4 miles, and the furthest edge located 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Opelika High School's student population of 1,590 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,590 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1911
School Motto
Educate Every Child, Every Day
School Rankings
Opelika 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 Opelika High School is 0.62, 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
#731 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opelika High School's ranking?
Opelika High School is ranked #731 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Opelika High School often compared to?
Opelika High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opelika High School?
The graduation rate of Opelika High School is 88%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Opelika High School?
1,590 students attend Opelika High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Opelika High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Opelika High School?
Opelika High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Opelika High School offer ?
Opelika High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Opelika High School part of?
Opelika High School is part of Opelika City School District.
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