R A Hubbard High School (Closed 2024)

12905 Jesse Jackson Pkwy
Courtland, AL 35618
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 150 students in grades 7-12, R A Hubbard 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(21-22)
6-9%
29%
30-34%
47%
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
70%
32%
White
26%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
(21-22)
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

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 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of R A Hubbard High School?
The graduation rate of R A Hubbard High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend R A Hubbard High School?
150 students attend R A Hubbard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of R A Hubbard High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R A Hubbard High School?
R A Hubbard High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does R A Hubbard High School offer ?
R A Hubbard High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R A Hubbard High School part of?
R A Hubbard High School is part of Lawrence County School District.

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