Spring Garden High School serves 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Spring Garden 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 14% (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 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Garden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Spring Garden High School's student population of 526 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
526 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Spring Garden 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 Spring Garden High School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%

Black
1%
32%

White
95%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Garden High School's ranking?
Spring Garden High School is ranked #710 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Garden High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Garden High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Spring Garden High School?
526 students attend Spring Garden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Spring Garden High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Garden High School?
Spring Garden High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spring Garden High School offer ?
Spring Garden High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Spring Garden High School part of?
Spring Garden High School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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