Serving 524 students in grades 9-12, Sipsey Valley 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 10-14% (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 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sipsey Valley High School's student population of 524 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
BEARS: Becoming Educated and Responsible Students
School Rankings
Sipsey Valley 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 Sipsey Valley High School is 0.48, which is less 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
#1086 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
18%
31%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sipsey Valley High School's ranking?
Sipsey Valley High School is ranked #1086 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sipsey Valley High School often compared to?
Sipsey Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside High School, Tuscaloosa County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Sipsey Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Sipsey Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sipsey Valley High School?
524 students attend Sipsey Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sipsey Valley High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sipsey Valley High School?
Sipsey Valley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sipsey Valley High School offer ?
Sipsey Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sipsey Valley High School part of?
Sipsey Valley High School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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