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Albertville High School

High School · Albertville City · Albertville, AL

An Albertville City high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.

402 E McCord Ave, Albertville, AL 35950

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2022)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-32.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation11.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$10,827
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Students at Albertville High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
18%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Albertville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,005/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albertville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,457

Median home value

$149,500

Median rent

$808/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
11.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Marshall Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–123.9 mi131Compare →
Boaz High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–124.2 mi722Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Albertville City

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$10,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Albertville High School is listed in Albertville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Albertville High School

Albertville High School is a public high school in Albertville, AL, part of Albertville City, serving approximately 1,710 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,272 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Albertville High School

What grades does Albertville High School serve?

Albertville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Albertville High School?

Albertville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,710 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Albertville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Albertville High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Albertville High School rank in AL?

Albertville High School ranks #1,272 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Albertville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Albertville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Albertville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Albertville High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Albertville High School a charter school?

No, Albertville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Albertville High School a Title I school?

No, Albertville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albertville High School?

58.0% of students at Albertville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,710
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
91
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 35950)
21,173
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
32.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35950; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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