R A Hubbard High School, a Lawrence County public school in Alabama serving grades 7–12, closed in 2024 after enrolling 150 students with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 in its final year.
The school's state rank improved from #987 in 2022 to a better position in previous years but showed fluctuation over the decade, indicating variable performance trends.
Math proficiency stood at 53% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was approximately equal to the state average at 30%; science proficiency was 11% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from about 300 students in earlier years to 150 in 2023, with a high proportion of students eligible for free lunch (62% in 2023), reflecting socioeconomic challenges in the community.
The graduation rate reached 95% in 2023, exceeding the state average of 88%, showing an upward trend compared to previous years where it remained around 80%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6-9%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
71%
31%
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White
26%
50%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
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Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)12%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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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 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?
71% of R A Hubbard High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 2% 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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