Parrish High School served 238 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 42%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
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
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
14%
32%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)70-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 18:1.
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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