Boaz High School's overall state ranking declined from #253 in 2010 to #962 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% among Alabama high schools.
Math proficiency ranged between 15–19%, reading proficiency between 20–24%, and science proficiency between 25–29%, all lower than the Alabama state averages in recent years.
Enrollment increased from 528 students in 2005 to 722 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising 52% of the student body; free and reduced–price lunch eligibility rose to 70% in 2023, indicating a growing low–income population.
The school served grades 9–12 with 722 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023.
Graduation rates consistently ranged from 80–94% between 2013 and 2023, surpassing the state average of approximately 88% over the same period.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boaz High School's student population of 722 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Motto
Anchored In Excellence
School Rankings
Boaz High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boaz High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#962 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
44%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
48%
51%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Boaz High School's ranking?
Boaz High School is ranked #962 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Boaz High School often compared to?
Boaz High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boaz High School?
The graduation rate of Boaz High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Boaz High School?
722 students attend Boaz High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Boaz High School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boaz High School?
Boaz High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boaz High School offer ?
Boaz High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boaz High School part of?
Boaz High School is part of Boaz City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
BHS - Spring Break
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
BHS - Students Last Day
May 22, 2026 (Friday)
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