Alexandria High School in Alexandria, AL, closed in 2024 after enrollment declined from 1,012 students in 2017 to 486 students at closing, with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of approximately 17:1 at that time.
The school's state ranking improved from #769 in 2017 to #523 in 2023 before closure, but still showed volatility over the years.
Math proficiency ranged from 20% to 79% over the past decade, with recent rates near 30%, approximately equal to the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency declined from near 90% in early 2010s to 40% in 2022, which was lower than the state average of 47% that year.
Minority enrollment included 15 Hispanic and 63 Black students out of 486 total, with 285 students eligible for free or reduced鈥損rice lunch, reflecting significant socioeconomic needs prior to the school's closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#523 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
81%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexandria High School's ranking?
Alexandria High School is ranked #523 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alexandria High School?
The graduation rate of Alexandria High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Alexandria High School?
486 students attend Alexandria High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Alexandria High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alexandria High School?
Alexandria High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alexandria High School offer ?
Alexandria High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexandria High School part of?
Alexandria High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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