Sunshine 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 41%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (14-15)
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)n/a
6%
Black
(14-15)100%
33%
White
(14-15)n/a
56%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
87%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunshine High School?
The graduation rate of Sunshine High School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sunshine High School?
222 students attend Sunshine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sunshine High School students are Black.
What grades does Sunshine High School offer ?
Sunshine High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sunshine High School part of?
Sunshine High School is part of Hale County School District.
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