Straughn High School
Tel:
(334)222-2511
- Straughn High School serves 414 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Straughn High School's student population of 414 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Straughn High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Straughn High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #796 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 4% | 33% |
| White | 96% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Covington County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Straughn High School is Andalusia High School (6.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Straughn Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Straughn Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Andalusia Straughn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 594 students
0.1 miles
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334)427-1311 0.1 PK-5 594 - Andalusia Straughn Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 284 students
0.1 miles
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334)222-4090 0.1 6-8 284 - Andalusia Andalusia Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 275 students
5.8 miles
408 4th Avenue
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334)222-6542 5.8 7-8 275 - Andalusia Andalusia High School Grades: 9-12 | 489 students
6.0 miles
701 Third St
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334)222-7569 6.0 9-12 489 - Andalusia Andalusia Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 980 students
8.7 miles
1501 West Bypass
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334)222-1224 8.7 PK-6 980
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