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Theodore High School
High School · Mobile County · Theodore, AL
A Mobile County high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6201 Swedetown Rd N, Theodore, AL 36582
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Theodore High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Theodore 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 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average260/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,498
Median home value
$170,400
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36582; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Mobile County
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,421 | Compare → |
| Evening Educational OptionsEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 10–12 | Not available | 38 | Compare → |
| Mobile Mental Health CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | Not available | 46 | Compare → |
| Wp Davidson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,473 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mobile County
- Schools in district
- 92
- Rank in district
- #86 of 87
- District spending per student
- $13,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Theodore High School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Theodore High School
Theodore High School is a public high school in Theodore, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 1,234 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,343 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Theodore High School
What grades does Theodore High School serve?
Theodore High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Theodore High School?
Theodore High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore 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 Theodore High School rank in AL?
Theodore High School ranks #1,343 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Theodore High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Theodore High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Theodore High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Theodore High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Theodore High School a charter school?
No, Theodore High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Theodore High School a Title I school?
No, Theodore High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Theodore High School?
60.0% of students at Theodore 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
- 1,234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (251) 221-3351
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36582)
- 23,805
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 36582; 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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