Red Level High School (Closed 2023)

28551 Barrow Road
Red Level, AL 36474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 225 students in grades 7-12, Red Level 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(20-21)
10-14%
24%
(20-21)
35-39%
46%
(20-21)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
84%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
(20-21)
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Level High School?
The graduation rate of Red Level High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Red Level High School?
225 students attend Red Level High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Red Level High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Level High School?
Red Level High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Red Level High School offer ?
Red Level High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Level High School part of?
Red Level High School is part of Covington County School District.

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