Theodore High School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades 9–12, experienced a decline in overall state ranking from #393 in 2011 to #1135 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency at was 11% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 17%, also lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency stood at 17%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 1,774 students in 1999 to 1,234 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 47%; 54% of students were eligible for free lunch in recent years, indicating a high socioeconomic need.
The school had 1,234 students and 72 teachers in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, serving a diverse student body with 52% male and 48% female students.
Graduation rates dropped to 76% in 2023, lower than the state average of 88% and district average of 85%, reflecting performance challenges at this New Jersey high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Theodore High School serves the southern part of its school district in Theodore, AL, covering an area of approximately 107 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being about 10.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Theodore High School's student population of 1,218 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,218 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Rankings
Theodore 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 Theodore 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
#1135 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
76%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore High School's ranking?
Theodore High School is ranked #1135 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Theodore High School often compared to?
Theodore High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alma Bryant High School, Baker High School, Wp Davidson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Theodore High School?
The graduation rate of Theodore High School is 76%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Theodore High School?
1,218 students attend Theodore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Theodore High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Theodore High School?
Theodore High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Theodore High School offer ?
Theodore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Theodore High School part of?
Theodore High School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Theodore High School located?
Theodore High School is located in the Bellmont neighborhood of Theodore, AL.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The school has had a SERIOUS drug problem that has been consistently swept under the carpet OR OUT THE DOOR for the past four years. When the resource officer and the faculty begin to DEAL WITH THE DRUG DEALERS at the correct level ~ they may have fewer drop outs~ Zero Tolerance policy is not meant to weed out the weed smokers condemning them to a bleak outlook with no where left for educational opportunities than POINTE The system is broken and Theodore is partially to blame
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