Calhoun High School

Calhoun High School is a regular public high school located in the rural setting of Letohatchee, Alabama, in Lowndes County. The school serves 192 students in grades 9 through 12, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1, ensuring a relatively close-knit learning environment. With 13 full-time equivalent teachers, Calhoun High School aims to provide individualized attention to each student.

Academically, the school is in the 19th percentile among Alabama high schools, ranking 1103 out of 1360 schools. The MySchoolScout Rating is 3.8 out of 10, with a particularly low academic score of 1.7 out of 10. The proficiency rates for ELA/Reading and Math are 15% and 5%, respectively, indicating areas where the school is focusing on student development and growth.

The school is situated in a close-knit community where 14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 10.1%. Calhoun High School is deeply rooted in its rural community, providing a supportive environment for students to thrive and grow.

With an enrollment of 192 students, Calhoun High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Calhoun High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Calhoun High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.