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Foley High School

High School · Baldwin County · Foley, AL

A Baldwin County high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Pride Pl, Foley, AL 36535

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness3.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation9.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$13,089
Chronic Absenteeism34.6%

Students at Foley High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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

75%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Foley 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,722/100K

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

$67,013

Median home value

$250,800

Median rent

$1,168/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
9.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·37 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Baldwin Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–123.9 mi154Compare →
Berean Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated5–104.9 mi4Compare →
Baldwin County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.67–12Not available282Compare →
Daphne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–12Not available1,799Compare →

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.

Baldwin County

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#41 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

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

About Foley High School

Foley High School is a public high school in Foley, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 1,634 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,311 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Foley High School

What grades does Foley High School serve?

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

How many students attend Foley High School?

Foley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,634 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Foley High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Foley High School rank in AL?

Foley High School ranks #1,311 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Foley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Foley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Foley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Foley High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Foley High School a charter school?

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

Is Foley High School a Title I school?

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

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

75.0% of students at Foley 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
1,634
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Baldwin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.6%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 36535)
38,401
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
48.5
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 36535; 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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