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#296 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 22% in state

Highland Home School

School · Crenshaw County · Highland Home, AL

A Crenshaw County school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

18434 Montgomery Hwy, Highland Home, AL 36041

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 93% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92.7% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+9.9 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$12,649
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at Highland Home School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency93%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 69 points since 2020, reaching 93% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
38%
2024
ELA
93%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Highland Home 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low183/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$46,154

Median home value

$117,000

Median rent

$670/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·20 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Crenshaw County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brantley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–12Not available548Compare →
Luverne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–12Not available776Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Crenshaw County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Highland Home School is listed in Crenshaw County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Highland Home School

Highland Home School is a public school in Highland Home, AL, part of Crenshaw County, serving approximately 764 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Highland Home School

What grades does Highland Home School serve?

Highland Home School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Highland Home School?

Highland Home School has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Home School?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland Home School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Highland Home School rank in AL?

Highland Home School ranks #296 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Highland Home School's MySchoolScout rating?

Highland Home School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Highland Home School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Home School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Highland Home School a charter school?

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

Is Highland Home School a Title I school?

No, Highland Home School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Home School?

66.2% of students at Highland Home 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
764
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Crenshaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 36041)
1,559
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
39.3
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 · 2024 ACAP · 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 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 36041; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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