Senior Butler 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 41%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
583 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)1%
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)24%
6%
Black
(14-15)59%
33%
White
(14-15)13%
56%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)3%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% AL state average).
How many students attend Senior Butler High School?
583 students attend Senior Butler High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Senior Butler High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Senior Butler High School part of?
Senior Butler High School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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