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#1048 of 1,356 schools in AL
Opelika High School
High School · Opelika City · Opelika, AL
An Opelika City high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 Bulldog Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Opelika High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Opelika 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,190/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Opelika), 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
$58,256
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chanticleer Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | 4–12 | 3.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| The Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Opelika City
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Opelika High School is listed in Opelika City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Opelika High School
Opelika High School is a public high school in Opelika, AL, part of Opelika City, serving approximately 1,530 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,048 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Opelika High School
What grades does Opelika High School serve?
Opelika High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Opelika High School?
Opelika High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opelika High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opelika 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 Opelika High School rank in AL?
Opelika High School ranks #1,048 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Opelika High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Opelika High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Opelika High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Opelika High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Opelika High School a charter school?
No, Opelika High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Opelika High School a Title I school?
No, Opelika High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Opelika High School?
66.9% of students at Opelika 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
- 1,530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (334) 745-9715
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36801)
- 24,504
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
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 36801; 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
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