Opelika High School
Opelika High School serves 1,248 students in grades 8-12.
Opelika High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Opelika High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Opelika High School's student population of 1,248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 1,248 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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School Rankings
Opelika High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Opelika High School is 0.56, 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 | #458 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 58% | 33% |
| White | 32% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Opelika High 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Opelika Morris Avenue Intermediate School Math: 62% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 3-5 | 319 students10
0.7 miles
8 Morris Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9734 0.7 3-5 319 - Opelika Opelika Learning Center Alternative School Grades: 6-12
1.0 miles
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603 1 6-12 n/a - Opelika Jeter Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 331 students
1.1 miles
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9723 1.1 PK-2 331 - Opelika Opelika Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,018 student10
1.1 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9726 1.1 6-8 1,018 - Opelika Northside School Math: 61% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 3-5 | 404 students10
1.2 miles
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9731 1.2 3-5 404
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