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Phillips High School

142 School Avenue
Bear Creek, AL 35543

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Phillips High School serves 201 students in grades 7-12.

Phillips High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 201 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Phillips High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Phillips High School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

201 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Phillips High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Phillips High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#794 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Phillips High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phillips High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phillips High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Phillips High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

32%

White

91%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Phillips High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Phillips High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥90%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Phillips High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

44%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phillips High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Marion County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phillips High School's ranking?

Phillips High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Phillips High School?

The graduation rate of Phillips High School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.

How many students attend Phillips High School?

201 students attend Phillips High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Phillips High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillips High School?

Phillips High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Phillips High School offer ?

Phillips High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Phillips High School part of?

Phillips High School is part of Marion County School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of 2nd Semester

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 201 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education