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#585 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 43% in state

Satsuma High School

High School · Satsuma City · Satsuma, AL

A Satsuma City high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Gator Circle, Satsuma, AL 36572

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation10%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$12,412
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Satsuma High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

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

Based on 22 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Satsuma 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated828/100K

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

$93,810

Median home value

$201,100

Median rent

$1,224/mo

College educated

27.9%

Homeownership

84.9%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·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
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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Saraland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–124.4 mi1,151Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Satsuma City

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Satsuma High School

Satsuma High School is a public high school in Satsuma, AL, part of Satsuma City, serving approximately 731 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Satsuma High School

What grades does Satsuma High School serve?

Satsuma High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Satsuma High School?

Satsuma High School has an enrollment of approximately 731 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Satsuma High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Satsuma High School rank in AL?

Satsuma High School ranks #585 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Satsuma High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Satsuma High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Satsuma High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Satsuma High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Satsuma High School a charter school?

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

Is Satsuma High School a Title I school?

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

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

48.4% of students at Satsuma 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
731
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mobile County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 36572)
6,816
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
42.7
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 36572; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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