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#642 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 47% in state

Oneonta High School

High School · Oneonta City · Oneonta, AL

An Oneonta City high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

27605 State Hwy 75, Oneonta, AL 35121

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation23.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$11,816
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Oneonta High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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

43.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oneonta 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,465/100K

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

$57,607

Median home value

$168,800

Median rent

$704/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
23.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Oneonta City

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Oneonta High School

Oneonta High School is a public high school in Oneonta, AL, part of Oneonta City, serving approximately 428 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #642 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oneonta High School

What grades does Oneonta High School serve?

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

How many students attend Oneonta High School?

Oneonta High School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Oneonta High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oneonta High School rank in AL?

Oneonta High School ranks #642 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Oneonta High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oneonta High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Oneonta High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oneonta High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oneonta High School a charter school?

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

Is Oneonta High School a Title I school?

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

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

43.5% of students at Oneonta 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
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Blount County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 35121)
16,207
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
44
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 35121; 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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