Serving 238 students in grades 7-12, Parrish High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
14%
31%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)70-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parrish High School?
The graduation rate of Parrish High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 81%.
How many students attend Parrish High School?
238 students attend Parrish High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Parrish High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parrish High School?
Parrish High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parrish High School offer ?
Parrish High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Parrish High School part of?
Parrish High School is part of Walker County School District.
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