Zion Chapel High School
Tel:
(334) 897-6275
Zion Chapel High School serves 844 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Zion Chapel High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Zion Chapel High School's student population of 844 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 844 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Zion Chapel High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Zion Chapel High School is 0.14, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #469 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 93% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Coffee County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Zion Chapel High School is Elba Area Vocational School (8.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elba Elementary School (8.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elba Elba Area Vocational School Vocational School Grades: 7-12
8.4 miles
371 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2266 8.4 7-12 n/a - Elba Elba High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 294 students10
8.4 miles
371 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2266 8.4 7-12 294 - Elba Elba Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 320 students10
8.5 miles
145 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2814 8.5 PK-6 320 - New Brockton New Brockton Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 426 students10
11.6 miles
504 North John Street
New Brockton, AL 36351
(334) 894-6152 11.6 PK-6 426 - New Brockton New Brockton High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 376 students10
11.7 miles
210 South Tyler Street
New Brockton, AL 36351
(334) 894-2350 11.7 7-12 376
School Reviews
| 5 This is the best school in coffee county. The teachers are helpful. Everyone gets a long and it's a good community. And the students have high academic scores. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Durga |
| 5 all of the teaching and administrative staff are wonderful and really care about their students - Posted by Parent - brand |
| 5 quality of teachers is high, student-teacher ratio is low; high level of parent involvement - Posted by Teacher - hobbs |
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