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Spanish Fort High School

High School · Baldwin County · Spanish Fort, AL

A Baldwin County high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

One Plaza De Toros, Spanish Fort, AL 36527

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 97.0% 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-3.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation27%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$13,089
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Spanish Fort High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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

24.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Spanish Fort 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 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,455/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spanish Fort), 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

$112,672

Median home value

$348,200

Median rent

$1,373/mo

College educated

43.2%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36527; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
27% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·36 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Daphne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–123.5 mi1,799Compare →
Baldwin County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.67–12Not available282Compare →
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
#31 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

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

About Spanish Fort High School

Spanish Fort High School is a public high school in Spanish Fort, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 1,202 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #703 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spanish Fort High School

What grades does Spanish Fort High School serve?

Spanish Fort High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Spanish Fort High School?

Spanish Fort High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,202 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fort High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fort High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spanish Fort High School rank in AL?

Spanish Fort High School ranks #703 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Spanish Fort High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Spanish Fort High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Spanish Fort High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spanish Fort High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Spanish Fort High School a charter school?

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

Is Spanish Fort High School a Title I school?

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

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

24.1% of students at Spanish Fort 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
1,202
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Baldwin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 36527)
21,160
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
37.1
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 36527; 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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