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#1053 of 1,356 schools in AL

Robertsdale High School

High School · Baldwin County · Robertsdale, AL

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

21630 Highway 59 South, Robertsdale, AL 36567

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation9.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$13,089
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Robertsdale High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

65.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Robertsdale 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,925/100K

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

$59,763

Median home value

$220,400

Median rent

$943/mo

College educated

16.8%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36567; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
9.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·35 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 in Baldwin County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Baldwin County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.67–12Not available282Compare →
Daphne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–12Not available1,799Compare →
Elberta High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available762Compare →
Fairhope High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available1,642Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Baldwin County

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#39 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

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

About Robertsdale High School

Robertsdale High School is a public high school in Robertsdale, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 1,509 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,053 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robertsdale High School

What grades does Robertsdale High School serve?

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

How many students attend Robertsdale High School?

Robertsdale High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,509 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Robertsdale High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robertsdale High School rank in AL?

Robertsdale High School ranks #1,053 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Robertsdale High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Robertsdale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Robertsdale High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robertsdale High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Robertsdale High School a charter school?

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

Is Robertsdale High School a Title I school?

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

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

65.3% of students at Robertsdale 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
1,509
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Baldwin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 36567)
15,407
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
40.7
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 36567; 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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