Stanhope Elmore High School vs. Holtville High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Stanhope Elmore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
Stanhope Elmore High School ranked #581 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #52 in 2013 and showing a downward trend in state ranking over recent years.
Math proficiency was 31% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 41%, lower than the state average of 47%, with reading scores declining since 2014.
Minority enrollment was 60% in 2023, with total enrollment rising from 854 students in 1999 to 1,088 in 2023, and free lunch eligibility increasing from 19% in 1999 to 60% in 2023, reflecting socio–economic shifts.
The school served grades 9–12 with 1,088 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, maintaining a consistent enrollment size and class ratio over recent years.
Graduation rate was 82% in 2023, below the state average of 88%, and science proficiency stood at 33%, lower than the state average of 38%, indicating areas for academic improvement at this Alabama public high school.
Holtville High School ranked #449 in Alabama in 2023, falling from a peak rank of #52 in 2013, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking over the past decade.
Math proficiency at Holtville High was 40–44%, higher than the state average of 30% in 2023; reading proficiency was 40–44%, lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 30–34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 518 students in 2022 to 554 in 2023 with a steady student–teacher ratio of 19:1; 45% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, up from 29% in 2022, indicating a rising socioeconomic need.
Holtville High served grades 9–12 with 564 students and 30 teachers in total, maintaining a consistent enrollment size and staffing level in recent years.
The graduation rate was 90–94%, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88% in 2023, placing Holtville High among the top 30% of Alabama high schools for graduation rates.
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,088 students
564 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#449 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
82%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
313
161
Grade 10 Students
286
154
Grade 11 Students
270
114
Grade 12 Students
219
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
2%
% Black
46%
7%
% White
40%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
