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Baldwin County High School

High School · Baldwin County · Bay Minette, AL

A high school in Bay Minette, AL where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

One Tiger Dr, Bay Minette, AL 36507

  • Math 23% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation12.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$13,089
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at Baldwin County High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 67 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
11%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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

70.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Baldwin County 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,046/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay Minette), 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

$47,919

Median home value

$160,800

Median rent

$872/mo

College educated

16.8%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
13 boys'·12 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 in Baldwin County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Baldwin County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.67–12Not available282Compare →
Daphne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–12Not available1,799Compare →
Elberta High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available762Compare →
Fairhope High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available1,642Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Baldwin County

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#40 of 41
District spending per student
$13,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Baldwin County High School

Baldwin County High School is a public high school in Bay Minette, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 1,023 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,263 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baldwin County High School

What grades does Baldwin County High School serve?

Baldwin County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Baldwin County High School?

Baldwin County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,023 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin County High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Baldwin County High School rank in AL?

Baldwin County High School ranks #1,263 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Baldwin County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Baldwin County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Baldwin County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Baldwin County High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Baldwin County High School a charter school?

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

Is Baldwin County High School a Title I school?

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

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

70.2% of students at Baldwin County 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
1,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Baldwin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 36507)
20,350
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
37
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 36507; 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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