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Colbert Heights High School

Summary:

Colbert Heights High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, with a student population of 484. The school is part of the Colbert County School District, which is ranked 84 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Colbert Heights High School has shown mixed performance compared to state and county averages. While the school outperforms the Colbert County in some subject areas and grade levels, it generally underperforms the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 25.35% of 11th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to 23.12% statewide, but the school's 11th grade English proficiency rate of 17.39% was significantly lower than the state's 28.09%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students consistently outperforming female students and White students underperforming compared to the state.

When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, Colbert County High School generally performs worse than Colbert Heights, but Muscle Shoals High School and Deshler High School, which are in neighboring districts, outperform Colbert Heights. Additionally, Colbert Heights High School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.29% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 6825 Woodmont Dr
       Tuscumbia, AL  35674

(256) 383-7875

District: Colbert County

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,428 Help


Feeder schools for Colbert Heights High School:

Elementary:    Colbert Heights Elementary School
    New Bethel Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Hispanic:
4.1%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Compare Details Colbert Heights High School ranks better than 56.1% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Colbert Heights High School ranks better than 54% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Colbert County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Colbert Heights High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Colbert Heights High School has the largest high school student body size in the Colbert County School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), Hispanic (4.1%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Colbert County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colbert Heights High School is 15.5. 1 high schools in the Colbert County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colbert Heights High School is $10,428, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Colbert County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colbert Heights High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Colbert Heights High School 194th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Colbert Heights High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Colbert Heights High School 174th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Colbert Heights High School in the ranking list.)

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Colbert County:

SchoolDigger ranks Colbert County 84th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colbert Heights High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Colbert Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.85 166th 407 59.2%
2005 47.14 227th 415 45.3%
2006 42.59 253rd 409 38.1%
2007 34.63 296th 412 28.2%
2008 70.81 87th 417 79.1%
2009 61.12 149th 425 64.9%
2010 52.73 221st 435 49.2%
2011 58.66 192nd 435 55.9%
2012 57.13 209th 436 52.1%
2013 48.60 277th 436 36.5%
2014 47.00 240th 438 45.2%
2015 30.40 302nd 430 29.8%
2016 38.01 278th 432 35.6%
2017 65.15 126th 432 70.8%
2018 34.24 298th 423 29.6%
2019 50.81 217th 437 50.3%
2021 40.71 259th 440 41.1%
2022 58.84 146th 432 66.2%
2023 53.01 191st 437 56.3%
2024 52.76 194th 442 56.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Colbert Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 17.82 185th 195 5.1%
2019 9.90 251st 254 1.2%
2023 36.03 175th 281 37.7%
2024 37.12 171st 281 39.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Colbert Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.54 55th 349 84.2%
2018 34.63 276th 396 30.3%
2019 53.82 170th 396 57.1%
2021 33.93 284th 415 31.6%
2022 58.80 138th 421 67.2%
2023 60.14 131st 410 68.0%
2024 44.54 236th 437 46.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Colbert Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.11 103rd 380 72.9%
2018 35.89 275th 392 29.8%
2019 49.19 214th 399 46.4%
2021 33.39 290th 415 30.1%
2022 56.81 162nd 423 61.7%
2023 56.09 161st 417 61.4%
2024 51.64 189th 426 55.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Colbert Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.95 123rd 380 67.6%
2018 32.58 287th 397 27.7%
2019 43.77 235th 399 41.1%
2021 48.26 199th 418 52.4%
2022 57.36 149th 427 65.1%
2023 47.80 210th 419 49.9%
2024 51.42 181st 428 57.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Colbert Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.95 312th 331 5.7%
2019 33.89 236th 343 31.2%
2021 24.64 301st 369 18.4%
2022 42.07 193rd 376 48.7%
2023 36.69 230th 370 37.8%
2024 39.39 220th 373 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Colbert Heights High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Colbert Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.50 192nd 357 46.2%
2005 39.11 263rd 359 26.7%
2006 38.06 277th 357 22.4%
2007 39.44 252nd 358 29.6%
2008 44.35 235th 359 34.5%
2009 38.13 260th 357 27.2%
2010 44.13 236th 358 34.1%
2011 50.30 215th 360 40.3%
2012 49.69 217th 358 39.4%
2013 61.47 124th 358 65.4%
2014 55.15 150th 358 58.1%
2015 41.19 207th 353 41.4%
2016 53.75 153rd 351 56.4%
2017 32.86 240th 353 32.0%
2018 42.83 203rd 356 43.0%
2019 40.22 226th 366 38.3%
2021 74.95 69th 371 81.4%
2022 28.99 261st 367 28.9%
2023 43.53 185th 371 50.1%
2024 49.05 174th 378 54.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Colbert Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.22 97th 198 51.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Colbert Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.36 211th 315 33.0%
2018 37.55 223rd 349 36.1%
2019 43.98 194th 358 45.8%
2021 85.08 38th 361 89.5%
2022 26.50 273rd 361 24.4%
2023 19.66 293rd 349 16.0%
2024 35.76 243rd 375 35.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Colbert Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.66 223rd 343 35.0%
2018 56.70 155th 347 55.3%
2019 48.72 191st 354 46.0%
2021 60.48 122nd 359 66.0%
2022 17.73 314th 367 14.4%
2023 34.17 221st 358 38.3%
2024 32.45 245th 366 33.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Colbert Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.53 240th 339 29.2%
2018 24.63 273rd 350 22.0%
2019 31.48 244th 357 31.7%
2021 83.16 49th 366 86.6%
2022 50.64 159th 366 56.6%
2023 49.53 155th 358 56.7%
2024 63.57 107th 368 70.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Colbert Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.69 236th 300 21.3%
2019 22.92 255th 313 18.5%
2021 61.42 90th 319 71.8%
2022 16.69 295th 326 9.5%
2023 30.29 209th 317 34.1%
2024 29.71 230th 325 29.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Colbert Heights High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 587 587
1989 525 34 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1990 485 44 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1991 445 42 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 465 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1993 447 28 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1994 452 30 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 459 28 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 459 28 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 456 23 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1998 455 20 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1999 464 19 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 447 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2001 431 17 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 452
2002 468 17 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 468 17 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 479 15 0 7 0 n/a n/a 3 504
2005 486 19 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 510
2006 504 15 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 506 15 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2008 512 10 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 526
2009 506 7 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2010 468 8 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2011 498 15 2 1 4 0 0 0 520
2012 480 12 2 1 3 0 0 0 498
2013 482 10 2 1 3 0 1 0 499
2014 460 8 4 2 3 0 0 0 477
2015 480 9 2 9 2 0 0 0 502
2016 465 12 2 5 4 0 0 0 488
2017 454 8 1 7 2 0 0 0 472
2018 432 12 1 10 0 0 2 0 457
2019 427 16 1 15 0 0 1 0 460
2020 431 17 1 13 0 0 2 0 464
2021 418 19 3 13 1 0 1 0 455
2022 437 9 2 10 1 1 12 0 472
2023 440 11 4 14 2 0 13 0 484
2024 435 13 3 20 1 0 11 0 483

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colbert Heights High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 587 32.5 18.0 0
1989 559 33.0 16.9 n/a
1990 529 32.0 16.5 0
1991 487 30.0 16.2 n/a
1992 500 29.0 17.2 n/a
1993 475 28.5 16.7 n/a
1994 482 27.9 17.3 n/a
1995 488 30.6 15.9 n/a
1996 488 30.6 15.9 n/a
1997 481 31.1 15.5 26.4
1998 476 31.2 15.3 27.1
1999 490 33.0 14.8 40.6
2000 465 32.0 14.5 43.4
2001 452 30.0 15.1 40.4
2002 489 27.0 18.1 43.8
2003 489 27.0 18.1 43.8
2004 504 27.0 18.7 49.3
2005 510 29.0 17.6 54.5
2006 527 31.0 17.0 52.8
2007 528 30.5 17.3 53.8
2008 526 30.8 17.1 51.3
2009 517 29.4 17.4 56.3
2010 481 27.5 17.4 52
2011 520 30.0 17.3 59.2
2012 498 31.5 15.8 68.9
2013 499 31.0 16.0 61.7
2014 477 39.0 12.2 65.2
2015 502 26.0 19.3 60.2
2016 488 28.0 17.4 64.3
2017 472 26.0 18.1 66.3
2018 457 27.0 16.9 68.9
2019 460 27.3 16.8 63.9
2020 464 27.3 16.9 70
2021 455 29.8 15.2 67
2022 472 28.0 16.8 40.5
2023 484 31.0 15.6 40.3
2024 483 31.0 15.5 40.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colbert Heights High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 587 32.5 18.0 0
1989 559 33.0 16.9 n/a
1990 529 32.0 16.5 0
1991 487 30.0 16.2 n/a
1992 500 29.0 17.2 n/a
1993 475 28.5 16.7 n/a
1994 482 27.9 17.3 n/a
1995 488 30.6 15.9 n/a
1996 488 30.6 15.9 n/a
1997 481 31.1 15.5 26.4
1998 476 31.2 15.3 27.1
1999 490 33.0 14.8 40.6
2000 465 32.0 14.5 43.4
2001 452 30.0 15.1 40.4
2002 489 27.0 18.1 43.8
2003 489 27.0 18.1 43.8
2004 504 27.0 18.7 49.3
2005 510 29.0 17.6 54.5
2006 527 31.0 17.0 52.8
2007 528 30.5 17.3 53.8
2008 526 30.8 17.1 51.3
2009 517 29.4 17.4 56.3
2010 481 27.5 17.4 52
2011 520 30.0 17.3 59.2
2012 498 31.5 15.8 68.9
2013 499 31.0 16.0 61.7
2014 477 39.0 12.2 65.2
2015 502 26.0 19.3 60.2
2016 488 28.0 17.4 64.3
2017 472 26.0 18.1 66.3
2018 457 27.0 16.9 68.9
2019 460 27.3 16.8 63.9
2020 464 27.3 16.9 70
2021 455 29.8 15.2 67
2022 472 28.0 16.8 40.5
2023 484 31.0 15.6 40.3
2024 483 31.0 15.5 40.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Colbert Heights High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $855 (8.2%) $9,574 (91.8%) $10,428

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colbert Heights High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 217th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 191st of 437 Middle schools
 5.9%
Ranks 226th of 366 High schoolsRanks 185th of 371 High schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Colbert Heights High School)42.114.3
 27.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Colbert County)31.610.3
 21.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Colbert Heights High School)39.317.4
 21.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Colbert County)34.911.1
 23.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Colbert Heights High School)28.69.1
 19.5%
   End of Course Mathematics (Colbert County)29.97.3
 22.6%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Colbert Heights High School)36.520
 16.5%
   End of Course Science (Colbert County)34.420
 14.4%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students460484
 5.2%
African American1611
 31.3%
American Indian02
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic1514
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White427440
 3%
Two or More Races113
 1200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.9%40.3%
 23.6%

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Colbert Heights High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Colbert Heights Elementary School
Elementary : New Bethel Elementary School

Colbert Heights High School ranks 174th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Colbert Heights High School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 483 students attended Colbert Heights High School.


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