Scottsboro High School serves 753 students in grades 9-12.
Scottsboro High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scottsboro High School's student population of 753 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
753 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scottsboro High School is ranked within the top 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 Scottsboro High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
7%
32%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 is Scottsboro High School's ranking?
Scottsboro High School is ranked #575 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scottsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Scottsboro High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Scottsboro High School?
753 students attend Scottsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Scottsboro High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scottsboro High School?
Scottsboro High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Scottsboro High School offer ?
Scottsboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scottsboro High School part of?
Scottsboro High School is part of Scottsboro City School District.
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