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Holly Pond High School

Summary:

Holly Pond High School is a public high school in Holly Pond, Alabama, serving 278 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Cullman County school district, which is ranked 44 out of 137 districts in the state.

Academically, Holly Pond High School has shown mixed performance compared to state and county averages. While the school's proficiency rates in Science (38.1%) and English (27.42%) exceed the Cullman County and Alabama averages, its Mathematics proficiency (19.05%) falls below. This pattern has been consistent over the past few years. The school's performance also varies across student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students and White students performing relatively lower than the state average. Additionally, the percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Holly Pond High School has increased significantly, from 31.27% in 2021-2022 to 58.27% in 2022-2023, which may be impacting the school's overall academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Holly Pond High School's academic performance is generally lower than that of Fairview High School and Cullman High School, which are ranked higher in the state and have higher proficiency rates. However, Holly Pond High School outperforms the more distant Susan Moore High School, which has significantly lower proficiency rates. The school also has a less diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Hanceville High School and Fairview High School, which have higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 160 New Hope Road
       Holly Pond, AL  35083-6440

(256) 796-5169

District: Cullman County

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,736 Help


Feeder schools for Holly Pond High School:

Elementary:    Holly Pond Elementary School
    Welti Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  282

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.7%
Hispanic:
11.0%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Compare Details Holly Pond High School ranks better than 69.3% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked high schools in the Cullman County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Holly Pond 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 Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), Hispanic (11%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holly Pond High School is 15.2, which is the 2nd best among 7 high schools in the Cullman County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Holly Pond High School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holly Pond High School is $12,736, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the Cullman County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holly Pond High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holly Pond High School 116th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Holly Pond High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cullman County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cullman County 44th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holly Pond High School

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Rank History for all students at Holly Pond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.32 125th 357 65.0%
2005 51.30 194th 359 46.0%
2006 51.35 199th 357 44.3%
2007 34.80 279th 358 22.1%
2008 45.34 229th 359 36.2%
2009 48.44 207th 357 42.0%
2010 47.33 214th 358 40.2%
2011 55.83 174th 360 51.7%
2012 58.25 167th 358 53.4%
2013 63.53 98th 358 72.6%
2014 59.31 134th 358 62.6%
2015 68.56 86th 353 75.6%
2016 31.97 241st 351 31.3%
2017 39.66 200th 353 43.3%
2018 68.63 106th 356 70.2%
2019 61.54 141st 366 61.5%
2021 46.65 180th 371 51.5%
2022 39.66 207th 367 43.6%
2023 60.98 122nd 371 67.1%
2024 62.24 116th 378 69.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Holly Pond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.56 158th 171 7.6%
2023 42.47 86th 182 52.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holly Pond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 46.52 155th 315 50.8%
2018 79.33 55th 349 84.2%
2019 57.41 143rd 358 60.1%
2021 61.77 108th 361 70.1%
2022 26.98 270th 361 25.2%
2023 67.35 92nd 349 73.6%
2024 71.87 75th 375 80.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Holly Pond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.83 178th 343 48.1%
2018 80.07 58th 347 83.3%
2019 53.55 163rd 354 54.0%
2021 35.73 229th 359 36.2%
2022 49.89 165th 367 55.0%
2023 49.45 158th 358 55.9%
2024 62.65 110th 366 69.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Holly Pond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.72 233rd 339 31.3%
2018 47.37 183rd 350 47.7%
2019 66.74 106th 357 70.3%
2021 59.09 127th 366 65.3%
2022 29.56 258th 366 29.5%
2023 71.81 79th 358 77.9%
2024 54.84 148th 368 59.8%
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Rank History for White students at Holly Pond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.35 200th 230 13.0%
2018 39.31 181st 300 39.7%
2019 40.59 180th 313 42.5%
2021 29.58 219th 319 31.3%
2022 26.74 246th 326 24.5%
2023 45.52 150th 317 52.7%
2024 39.11 185th 325 43.1%
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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 Holly Pond 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 937 937
1989 900 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 907
1990 932 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 940
1991 974 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 977
1992 1014 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1016
1993 961 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 963
1994 941 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 947
1995 906 0 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 914
1996 906 0 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 914
1997 462 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1998 465 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 465 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2000 459 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2001 463 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 465 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 465 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 496 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 510 0 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2006 546 0 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 556
2007 538 0 1 5 2 n/a n/a 2 548
2008 546 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 555
2009 338 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2010 329 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 1 337
2011 338 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 343
2012 346 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 353
2013 305 1 0 8 1 0 0 0 315
2014 306 2 2 7 0 0 1 0 318
2015 310 3 3 11 2 0 1 0 330
2016 308 0 5 9 0 0 16 0 338
2017 300 0 5 17 0 0 24 0 346
2018 295 0 4 20 0 0 19 0 338
2019 279 1 4 19 0 1 20 0 324
2020 263 3 2 22 0 2 16 0 308
2021 254 0 1 23 0 1 14 0 293
2022 254 0 2 28 0 1 6 0 291
2023 239 0 1 26 0 1 11 0 278
2024 236 3 0 31 0 1 11 0 282

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 Holly Pond High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 937 43.0 21.7 0
1989 907 44.0 20.6 n/a
1990 940 45.0 20.8 0
1991 977 46.0 21.2 n/a
1992 1016 46.0 22.0 n/a
1993 963 46.0 20.9 n/a
1994 947 45.9 20.6 n/a
1995 914 47.4 19.3 n/a
1996 914 47.4 19.3 n/a
1997 462 21.3 21.7 19
1998 467 22.2 21.0 18.8
1999 468 24.5 19.1 30.1
2000 461 24.5 18.8 31.2
2001 467 24.2 19.3 32.3
2002 471 25.4 18.5 36.1
2003 471 25.4 18.5 36.1
2004 503 28.2 17.8 43.1
2005 520 29.0 17.9 46.5
2006 556 29.0 19.2 46.6
2007 548 30.2 18.1 42.3
2008 555 33.9 16.4 42.3
2009 343 22.2 15.2 43.7
2010 337 20.3 16.5 47.9
2011 343 25.4 13.4 54.5
2012 353 18.6 18.9 53.8
2013 315 23.0 13.6 56.8
2014 318 19.5 16.2 53.8
2015 330 18.0 18.3 50
2016 338 18.0 18.7 48.5
2017 346 17.1 20.1 43.4
2018 338 18.5 18.2 43.2
2019 324 18.0 18.0 42.6
2020 308 19.3 15.9 49.7
2021 293 19.3 15.1 33.8
2022 291 17.8 16.3 31.3
2023 278 17.8 15.5 58.3
2024 282 18.5 15.2 57.8

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 Holly Pond High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 937 43.0 21.7 0
1989 907 44.0 20.6 n/a
1990 940 45.0 20.8 0
1991 977 46.0 21.2 n/a
1992 1016 46.0 22.0 n/a
1993 963 46.0 20.9 n/a
1994 947 45.9 20.6 n/a
1995 914 47.4 19.3 n/a
1996 914 47.4 19.3 n/a
1997 462 21.3 21.7 19
1998 467 22.2 21.0 18.8
1999 468 24.5 19.1 30.1
2000 461 24.5 18.8 31.2
2001 467 24.2 19.3 32.3
2002 471 25.4 18.5 36.1
2003 471 25.4 18.5 36.1
2004 503 28.2 17.8 43.1
2005 520 29.0 17.9 46.5
2006 556 29.0 19.2 46.6
2007 548 30.2 18.1 42.3
2008 555 33.9 16.4 42.3
2009 343 22.2 15.2 43.7
2010 337 20.3 16.5 47.9
2011 343 25.4 13.4 54.5
2012 353 18.6 18.9 53.8
2013 315 23.0 13.6 56.8
2014 318 19.5 16.2 53.8
2015 330 18.0 18.3 50
2016 338 18.0 18.7 48.5
2017 346 17.1 20.1 43.4
2018 338 18.5 18.2 43.2
2019 324 18.0 18.0 42.6
2020 308 19.3 15.9 49.7
2021 293 19.3 15.1 33.8
2022 291 17.8 16.3 31.3
2023 278 17.8 15.5 58.3
2024 282 18.5 15.2 57.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holly Pond High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,884 (14.8%) $10,824 (85.0%) $12,736

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Holly Pond High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 366 High schoolsRanks 122nd of 371 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Holly Pond High School)4812.9
 35.1%
   End of Course Mathematics (Cullman County)50.820.2
 30.6%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Holly Pond High School)42.521
 21.5%
   End of Course Science (Cullman County)46.829.9
 16.9%
   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 Students324278
 14.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1926
 36.8%
Pacific Islander11
White279239
 14.3%
Two or More Races2011
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%58.3%
 15.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Pond High School

Students at Holly Pond High School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Holly Pond High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Holly Pond Elementary School
Elementary : Welti Elementary School

Holly Pond High School ranks 116th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 282 students attended Holly Pond High School.


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