Is Handley High School a good school?

Handley High School ranks 80 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Handley High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Handley High School.

What is the racial makeup of Handley High School?

Students at Handley High School are 56% White, 40% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Handley High School?

Handley High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Knight Enloe Elementary School Middle : Handley Middle School

Handley High School

Summary:

Handley High School is a public high school located in Roanoke, Alabama, serving 457 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Roanoke City School District, which is ranked 68 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Handley High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 57.99% White, 39.39% African American, and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 80th and 228th out of 378 Alabama high schools. However, it has maintained a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, with its performance on state assessments generally on par with or slightly above the Roanoke City and Alabama state averages. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male and White students tending to perform better than female and African American students. Notably, Handley High School's performance for special education students is particularly low, ranking in the bottom 25% of Alabama high schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Handley High School generally outperforms Lafayette High School, which is ranked in the bottom 5% of Alabama high schools, but lags behind the performance of Woodland High School and Randolph County High School, which are both ranked higher and have stronger academic outcomes. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Handley High School suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic performance, and the notable achievement gaps between White and African American students indicate a broader regional issue that may require targeted interventions to address.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Tiger Circle
Roanoke, AL 36274-1634

(334) 539-5266

District: Roanoke City

SchoolDigger Rank:
80^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,015

Feeder schools for Handley High School:

Elementary:	Knight Enloe Elementary School
Middle:	Handley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 424

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.7%

African American:

39.6%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Handley High School ranks better than 78.8% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Handley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.7%), African American (39.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Handley High School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Handley High School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Handley High School is $9,015.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Handley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Handley High School 80^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Handley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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White students:

Roanoke City:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke City 68^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Handley High School

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Rank History for all students at Handley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	71.53	68^th	357	81.0%
2005	55.41	165^th	359	54.0%
2006	60.30	142^nd	357	60.2%
2007	57.45	167^th	358	53.4%
2008	54.94	175^th	359	51.3%
2009	63.75	111^th	357	68.9%
2010	71.29	72^nd	358	79.9%
2011	68.51	89^th	360	75.3%
2012	59.67	153^rd	358	57.3%
2013	58.60	150^th	358	58.1%
2014	37.37	228^th	358	36.3%
2015	48.40	177^th	353	49.9%
2016	41.71	195^th	351	44.4%
2017	51.66	147^th	353	58.4%
2018	47.50	181^st	356	49.2%
2019	45.22	209^th	366	42.9%
2021	41.57	207^th	371	44.2%
2022	38.61	215^th	367	41.4%
2023	46.51	172^nd	371	53.6%
2024	70.16	80^th	378	78.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Handley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	36.05	62^nd	83	25.3%
2018	19.96	130^th	160	18.8%
2019	12.56	158^th	171	7.6%
2022	15.22	148^th	169	12.4%
2023	25.18	147^th	182	19.2%
2024	27.13	151^st	198	23.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Handley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	74.69	47^th	315	85.1%
2018	49.43	179^th	349	48.7%
2019	44.54	191^st	358	46.6%
2021	31.78	247^th	361	31.6%
2022	54.11	142^nd	361	60.7%
2023	50.61	147^th	349	57.9%
2024	65.22	103^rd	375	72.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Handley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	52.26	139^th	343	59.5%
2018	45.35	199^th	347	42.7%
2019	54.21	161^st	354	54.5%
2021	29.86	251^st	359	30.1%
2022	27.30	269^th	367	26.7%
2023	41.45	190^th	358	46.9%
2024	58.48	128^th	366	65.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Handley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	48.90	151^st	339	55.5%
2018	48.46	180^th	350	48.6%
2019	34.76	229^th	357	35.9%
2021	53.89	149^th	366	59.3%
2022	51.13	154^th	366	57.9%
2023	48.14	165^th	358	53.9%
2024	78.32	56^th	368	84.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Handley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	40.47	105^th	189	44.4%
2018	29.17	167^th	223	25.1%
2019	40.13	123^rd	224	45.1%
2021	44.37	103^rd	228	54.8%
2022	34.48	141^st	222	36.5%
2023	45.23	105^th	224	53.1%
2024	53.25	78^th	231	66.2%

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Rank History for White students at Handley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	42.14	120^th	230	47.8%
2018	43.04	158^th	300	47.3%
2019	39.74	188^th	313	39.9%
2021	48.25	141^st	319	55.8%
2022	40.42	174^th	326	46.6%
2023	56.56	121^st	317	61.8%
2024	74.53	67^th	325	79.4%

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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.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Handley 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	559	559
1989	337	231	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
1990	319	218	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
1991	317	221	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1992	346	250	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1993	351	264	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
1994	335	267	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
1995	249	196	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
1996	249	196	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
1997	236	200	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	440
1998	259	192	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	456
1999	255	192	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	454
2000	251	190	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
2001	250	170	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	425
2002	232	168	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	408
2003	232	168	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	408
2004	220	173	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	401
2005	226	175	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2006	224	176	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2007	228	183	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
2008	232	170	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
2009	231	179	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2010	230	200	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
2011	259	211	1	6	0	0	0	0	477
2012	267	214	2	7	0	1	0	0	491
2013	263	204	3	6	1	2	0	0	479
2014	259	184	2	7	1	1	0	0	454
2015	258	183	3	3	1	1	1	0	450
2016	269	180	5	7	0	1	3	0	465
2017	280	182	4	6	1	1	5	0	479
2018	297	176	6	5	2	1	6	0	493
2019	287	175	6	9	1	1	6	0	485
2020	278	177	4	6	1	1	5	0	472
2021	259	196	3	6	2	0	4	0	470
2022	258	189	1	8	1	0	2	0	459
2023	265	180	1	8	2	0	1	0	457
2024	236	168	0	6	2	0	12	0	424

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 Handley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	559	26.0	21.5	0
1989	569	26.0	21.8	n/a
1990	538	26.0	20.6	0
1991	540	26.0	20.7	n/a
1992	596	24.9	23.9	n/a
1993	615	27.0	22.8	n/a
1994	603	26.5	22.8	n/a
1995	445	24.9	17.9	n/a
1996	445	24.9	17.9	n/a
1997	440	24.1	18.3	32
1998	456	24.7	18.5	32
1999	454	27.0	16.8	46.3
2000	444	27.0	16.4	44.8
2001	425	26.0	16.3	43.5
2002	408	25.0	16.3	47.1
2003	408	25.0	16.3	47.1
2004	401	25.0	16.0	50.9
2005	408	25.0	16.3	51.5
2006	406	24.0	16.9	52.5
2007	418	25.0	16.7	54.1
2008	409	26.5	15.4	50.1
2009	417	25.7	16.1	53.5
2010	438	26.3	16.6	60.7
2011	477	29.8	15.9	57.2
2012	491	28.8	17.0	59.7
2013	479	28.3	16.9	62.4
2014	454	26.7	16.9	59.3
2015	450	26.0	17.3	56
2016	465	25.0	18.6	52.5
2017	479	26.0	18.4	56.4
2018	493	26.0	18.9	52.3
2019	485	25.0	19.4	52.2
2020	472	26.0	18.1	52.3
2021	470	26.0	18.0	52.3
2022	459	n/a	n/a	52.3
2023	457	28.0	16.3	52.3
2024	424	27.5	15.4	52.1

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 Handley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	559	26.0	21.5	0
1989	569	26.0	21.8	n/a
1990	538	26.0	20.6	0
1991	540	26.0	20.7	n/a
1992	596	24.9	23.9	n/a
1993	615	27.0	22.8	n/a
1994	603	26.5	22.8	n/a
1995	445	24.9	17.9	n/a
1996	445	24.9	17.9	n/a
1997	440	24.1	18.3	32
1998	456	24.7	18.5	32
1999	454	27.0	16.8	46.3
2000	444	27.0	16.4	44.8
2001	425	26.0	16.3	43.5
2002	408	25.0	16.3	47.1
2003	408	25.0	16.3	47.1
2004	401	25.0	16.0	50.9
2005	408	25.0	16.3	51.5
2006	406	24.0	16.9	52.5
2007	418	25.0	16.7	54.1
2008	409	26.5	15.4	50.1
2009	417	25.7	16.1	53.5
2010	438	26.3	16.6	60.7
2011	477	29.8	15.9	57.2
2012	491	28.8	17.0	59.7
2013	479	28.3	16.9	62.4
2014	454	26.7	16.9	59.3
2015	450	26.0	17.3	56
2016	465	25.0	18.6	52.5
2017	479	26.0	18.4	56.4
2018	493	26.0	18.9	52.3
2019	485	25.0	19.4	52.2
2020	472	26.0	18.1	52.3
2021	470	26.0	18.0	52.3
2022	459	n/a	n/a	52.3
2023	457	28.0	16.3	52.3
2024	424	27.5	15.4	52.1

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 Handley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,360 (15.1%)	$7,655 (84.9%)	$9,015

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Handley High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 209^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 172^nd of 371 High schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Handley High School)	30	10	20%
End of Course Mathematics (Roanoke City)	30	10	20%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Handley High School)	35	26.4	8.6%
End of Course Science (Roanoke City)	35	26.4	8.6%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	485	457	5.8%
African American	175	180	2.9%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	287	265	7.7%
Two or More Races	6	1	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.2%	52.3%	0.1%

Schools Near Handley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Handley High School	Public	9-12	100 Tiger Circle	Roanoke	36274	Randolph County	Roanoke City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 539-5266	424	28	15.4	52.1%	236 (55.7%)	168 (39.6%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	70.2	80^th of 378 public high schools	78.8%		46.5	172^nd of 371 public high schools	53.6%	92			25.7		34.7			33.7	$9,015	$1,360	$7,655
Inspire Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	318 AVC Drive	LaFayette	36862	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	Yes	No	(334) 864-8863	47			63.8%	22 (46.8%)	20 (42.6%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)								(n/a)
RandolphRoanoke Career Technology Center	Public	10-12	960 Main St S	Wedowee	36278	Randolph County	Randolph County	No	No	No	No	(256) 357-2839	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
RandolphRoanoke Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	960 Main StSouth	Wedowee	36278	Randolph County	Roanoke City	No	No	No	No	(256) 357-2839	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Randolph County High School	Public	7-12	465 Woodland Ave	Wedowee	36278	Randolph County	Randolph County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 357-4751	452	25	18.0	74.8%	303 (67.0%)	83 (18.4%)	56 (12.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	42.2	215^th of 378 public high schools	43.1%		36.6	220^th of 371 public high schools	40.7%	5	11.1	13.4	13.7	37.9	28.8	35.5	52.3	19.4	$9,511	$1,636	$7,816
Woodland High School	Public	7-12	24574 Highway 48	Woodland	36280	Randolph County	Randolph County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 449-2315	271	15	18.6	57.2%	219 (80.8%)	15 (5.5%)	25 (9.2%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	38.9	225^th of 378 public high schools	40.5%		32	246^th of 371 public high schools	33.7%	21	25.0	22.0	12.2	31.4	22.0	59.0	64.0	23.7	$13,308	$2,316	$10,934
Lafayette High School	Public	9-12	214 1st Ave SE	Lafayette	36862	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 864-9881	198	15	13.0	88.9%	27 (13.6%)	167 (84.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	10	365^th of 378 public high schools	3.4%		11.8	345^th of 371 public high schools	7.0%	20			2.2		6.5			4.7	$12,715	$3,450	$9,251
Inspire Academy	Public	9-12	Area Vocational Center Dr	Lafayette	36862	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	No	No	(334) 864-8863	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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Schools Near Handley High School