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Selma High School

2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701

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Selma High School serves 769 students in grades 9-12.

Selma 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 bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 769 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Selma High School's student population of 769 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

769 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Selma 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 Selma High School is 0.00, 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

#1161 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Selma 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)

10-14%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Selma 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

20:1

17:1

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

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

100%

32%

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

White

n/a

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Selma High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.00

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Selma High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

Graduation Rate

91%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Selma 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

83%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Selma 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

Selma City School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Selma High School's ranking?

Selma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What schools are Selma High School often compared to?

Selma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallas County High School by visitors of our site.

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

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Selma High School?

The graduation rate of Selma High School is 91%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.

How many students attend Selma High School?

769 students attend Selma High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Selma High School students are Black.

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

Selma High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Selma High School offer ?

Selma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Selma High School part of?

Selma High School is part of Selma City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 769 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education