Sunshine High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 41%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (14-15)
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)n/a
6%
Black
(14-15)100%
33%
White
(14-15)n/a
56%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
87%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunshine High School?
The graduation rate of Sunshine High School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sunshine High School?
222 students attend Sunshine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sunshine High School students are Black.
What grades does Sunshine High School offer ?
Sunshine High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sunshine High School part of?
Sunshine High School is part of Hale County School District.
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