Theodore High School serves 1,255 students in grades 9-12.
Theodore 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 10% (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 12% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Theodore High School's student population of 1,255 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Theodore 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 Theodore High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1074 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
29%
32%
White
51%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 is Theodore High School's ranking?
Theodore High School is ranked #1074 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Theodore High School?
The graduation rate of Theodore High School is 86%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Theodore High School?
1,255 students attend Theodore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Theodore High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore High School?
Theodore High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Theodore High School offer ?
Theodore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Theodore High School part of?
Theodore High School is part of Mobile County School District.
School Reviews
2 5/10/2010
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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