Senior Butler High School in Huntsville, Alabama, was permanently closed in 2017 and no longer serves students or teachers as of that year.
The school's state ranking fluctuated, notably declining from #1160 in 2013 to #1191 in 2015 before closure, indicating weaker overall performance in its final years.
Math proficiency declined sharply from 65% in 2016 to 33% in 2023, though the last reported figures prior to closure were higher than the state average at times; reading proficiency generally exceeded state averages before closure.
Enrollment decreased from 1,243 students in 1999 to zero by 2017; free lunch eligibility rose from 35% in 1999 to 79% in 2014, reflecting socioeconomic shifts prior to closure.
The student–teacher ratio remained near 15:1 with about 583 students and 39 teachers reported in 2015, the last year with data before the school ceased operations.
School Overview
Total Students (14-15)
583 students
Showing 2006–2015. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
39 teachers
Showing 2006–2015. View full 29-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
41%
Asian
(14-15)1%
2%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
(14-15)23%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 19-year historical data
Black
(14-15)58%
33%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 27-year historical data
White
(14-15)13%
56%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 27-year historical data
Hawaiian
(14-15)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
54%
47%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
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?
58% of Senior Butler High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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