Serving 305 students in grades 9-12, Sheffield 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sheffield High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sheffield City School District, covering approximately 6.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the nearest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheffield High School's student population of 305 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sheffield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheffield High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheffield High School's ranking?
Sheffield High School is ranked #1140 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sheffield High School often compared to?
Sheffield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deshler High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheffield High School?
The graduation rate of Sheffield High School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sheffield High School?
305 students attend Sheffield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sheffield High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheffield High School?
Sheffield High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sheffield High School offer ?
Sheffield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheffield High School part of?
Sheffield High School is part of Sheffield City School District.
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