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#1236 of 1,356 schools in AL

Ashville High School

High School · St Clair County · Ashville, AL

A St Clair County high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

33215 US Highway 231, Ashville, AL 35953

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation5.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$10,686
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Ashville High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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

68.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Ashville 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,351/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashville), 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

$69,415

Median home value

$197,600

Median rent

$1,111/mo

College educated

8.3%

Homeownership

83.8%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Clair County Day Program IncPrivate · tuition7.4private7–121.4 mi34Compare →
Moody High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–12Not available677Compare →
Ragland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–12Not available399Compare →
Saint Clair County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.09–12Not available614Compare →

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.

St Clair County

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#16 of 18
District spending per student
$10,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ashville High School is listed in St Clair County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ashville High School

Ashville High School is a public high school in Ashville, AL, part of St Clair County, serving approximately 386 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,236 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ashville High School

What grades does Ashville High School serve?

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

How many students attend Ashville High School?

Ashville High School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ashville High School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ashville High School rank in AL?

Ashville High School ranks #1,236 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Ashville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ashville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Ashville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashville High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ashville High School a charter school?

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

Is Ashville High School a Title I school?

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

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

68.9% of students at Ashville 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
386
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
St. Clair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 35953)
7,020
Area median age
49.6
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 35953; 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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