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Sheffield High School

Summary:

Sheffield High School is a public high school serving 278 students in grades 9-12 in Sheffield, Alabama, which is part of the Lauderdale County school district. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (40.65%) and Hispanic (5.04%) students compared to nearby schools.

However, Sheffield High School consistently underperforms academically compared to the state and nearby schools like Central High School, Colbert County High School, and Wilson High School. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.39% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%, and only 9.84% were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 34.76%. The school also has a high percentage of students (65.83%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Sheffield High School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Alabama high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 10 years. The data suggests a significant achievement gap between white and African American students, and the school's academic performance has declined in recent years. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and resources will be crucial for improving educational outcomes at Sheffield High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2800 19th Ave
       Sheffield, AL  35660

(256) 383-6052

District: Sheffield City

SchoolDigger Rank:
288th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,582 Help


Feeder schools for Sheffield High School:

Elementary:    L E Willson Elementary School
    WA Threadgill Primary School
Middle:    Sheffield Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.3%
African American:
37.7%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sheffield High School ranks worse than 76.2% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sheffield 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 (47.3%), African American (37.7%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheffield High School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheffield High School is $17,582.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheffield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheffield High School 288th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Sheffield High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sheffield City:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheffield City 111th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sheffield High School

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Rank History for all students at Sheffield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.27 195th 357 45.4%
2005 52.23 186th 359 48.2%
2006 46.77 227th 357 36.4%
2007 29.37 297th 358 17.0%
2008 57.86 157th 359 56.3%
2009 55.26 165th 357 53.8%
2010 40.05 254th 358 29.1%
2011 55.98 172nd 360 52.2%
2012 48.70 223rd 358 37.7%
2013 44.44 265th 358 26.0%
2014 58.88 138th 358 61.5%
2015 43.74 201st 353 43.1%
2016 48.41 169th 351 51.9%
2017 53.33 140th 353 60.3%
2018 29.32 262nd 356 26.4%
2019 30.55 258th 366 29.5%
2021 27.84 271st 371 27.0%
2022 33.50 240th 367 34.6%
2023 25.51 281st 371 24.3%
2024 24.01 288th 378 23.8%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 74.33 48th 315 84.8%
2018 27.65 258th 349 26.1%
2019 38.68 219th 358 38.8%
2021 60.38 118th 361 67.3%
2022 24.95 281st 361 22.2%
2023 18.89 298th 349 14.6%
2024 26.05 284th 375 24.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sheffield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 74.28 74th 343 78.4%
2018 43.47 204th 347 41.2%
2019 49.41 184th 354 48.0%
2021 35.00 232nd 359 35.4%
2022 23.23 288th 367 21.5%
2023 27.46 255th 358 28.8%
2024 13.22 332nd 366 9.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Sheffield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.03 230th 339 32.2%
2018 19.62 285th 350 18.6%
2019 17.52 296th 357 17.1%
2021 24.21 281st 366 23.2%
2022 47.34 173rd 366 52.7%
2023 22.79 280th 358 21.8%
2024 34.18 239th 368 35.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Sheffield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.75 53rd 189 72.0%
2018 46.85 101st 223 54.7%
2019 30.47 157th 224 29.9%
2021 45.83 98th 228 57.0%
2022 37.88 128th 222 42.3%
2023 40.67 123rd 224 45.1%
2024 36.48 136th 231 41.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Sheffield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.94 110th 230 52.2%
2018 17.50 266th 300 11.3%
2019 24.29 250th 313 20.1%
2021 26.61 238th 319 25.4%
2022 32.13 217th 326 33.4%
2023 19.89 260th 317 18.0%
2024 23.21 260th 325 20.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

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 Sheffield 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 437 437
1989 278 127 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1990 260 135 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1991 240 141 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1992 255 131 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 267 130 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1994 283 134 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 280 158 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 280 158 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 269 135 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1998 236 144 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1999 230 140 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2000 222 146 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2001 210 157 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 204 156 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2003 204 156 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2004 190 164 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2005 181 156 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2006 181 174 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 359
2007 183 167 1 5 0 n/a n/a 1 357
2008 179 160 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2009 184 160 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 189 159 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2011 165 137 0 5 0 0 0 0 307
2012 174 129 0 2 0 0 0 0 305
2013 168 141 0 8 0 0 5 0 322
2014 154 131 0 9 0 0 6 0 300
2015 166 136 0 5 0 0 7 0 314
2016 146 127 2 8 0 0 7 0 290
2017 144 120 1 15 0 0 3 0 283
2018 155 102 1 19 0 0 3 0 280
2019 134 92 1 12 1 0 3 0 243
2020 135 82 0 17 0 0 8 0 242
2021 128 86 1 18 1 0 7 0 241
2022 148 104 1 17 1 0 7 0 278
2023 135 113 3 14 1 0 12 0 278
2024 133 106 3 17 0 0 22 0 281

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 Sheffield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 26.1 16.7 0
1989 406 27.1 14.9 n/a
1990 396 25.3 15.6 0
1991 382 25.0 15.2 n/a
1992 386 25.6 15.0 n/a
1993 397 26.0 15.3 n/a
1994 420 26.7 15.7 n/a
1995 448 29.5 15.2 n/a
1996 448 29.5 15.2 n/a
1997 418 29.6 14.1 28.9
1998 385 29.4 13.1 35.3
1999 377 29.9 12.6 43.5
2000 375 29.0 12.9 46.4
2001 375 28.9 13.0 49.1
2002 365 25.2 14.5 47.1
2003 365 25.2 14.5 47.1
2004 358 25.5 14.0 58.7
2005 343 26.3 13.0 59.2
2006 359 26.0 13.8 65.6
2007 357 26.3 13.6 56.5
2008 343 26.1 13.1 64.7
2009 349 25.5 13.6 58.7
2010 352 23.3 15.0 73.6
2011 307 29.8 10.2 63.5
2012 305 27.6 11.0 63
2013 322 25.6 12.5 69.9
2014 300 25.4 11.8 65.3
2015 314 24.0 13.0 66.2
2016 290 23.0 12.6 43.4
2017 283 24.1 11.7 43.1
2018 280 23.5 11.8 65.7
2019 243 20.9 11.5 65.8
2020 242 19.8 12.2 65.7
2021 241 19.4 12.3 65.6
2022 278 19.7 14.0 65.8
2023 278 21.7 12.7 65.8
2024 281 21.2 13.2 65.8

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 Sheffield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 26.1 16.7 0
1989 406 27.1 14.9 n/a
1990 396 25.3 15.6 0
1991 382 25.0 15.2 n/a
1992 386 25.6 15.0 n/a
1993 397 26.0 15.3 n/a
1994 420 26.7 15.7 n/a
1995 448 29.5 15.2 n/a
1996 448 29.5 15.2 n/a
1997 418 29.6 14.1 28.9
1998 385 29.4 13.1 35.3
1999 377 29.9 12.6 43.5
2000 375 29.0 12.9 46.4
2001 375 28.9 13.0 49.1
2002 365 25.2 14.5 47.1
2003 365 25.2 14.5 47.1
2004 358 25.5 14.0 58.7
2005 343 26.3 13.0 59.2
2006 359 26.0 13.8 65.6
2007 357 26.3 13.6 56.5
2008 343 26.1 13.1 64.7
2009 349 25.5 13.6 58.7
2010 352 23.3 15.0 73.6
2011 307 29.8 10.2 63.5
2012 305 27.6 11.0 63
2013 322 25.6 12.5 69.9
2014 300 25.4 11.8 65.3
2015 314 24.0 13.0 66.2
2016 290 23.0 12.6 43.4
2017 283 24.1 11.7 43.1
2018 280 23.5 11.8 65.7
2019 243 20.9 11.5 65.8
2020 242 19.8 12.2 65.7
2021 241 19.4 12.3 65.6
2022 278 19.7 14.0 65.8
2023 278 21.7 12.7 65.8
2024 281 21.2 13.2 65.8

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 Sheffield High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,555 (14.5%) $15,024 (85.5%) $17,582

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheffield 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 258th of 366 High schoolsRanks 281st of 371 High schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Sheffield High School)31.514.3
 17.2%
   End of Course Mathematics (Sheffield City)31.514.3
 17.2%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Sheffield High School)27.819.1
 8.7%
   End of Course Science (Sheffield City)27.819.1
 8.7%
   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 Students243278
 14.4%
African American92113
 22.8%
American Indian11
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic1214
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White134135
 0.7%
Two or More Races312
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.8%65.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheffield High School

Sheffield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : L E Willson Elementary School
Elementary : WA Threadgill Primary School
Middle : Sheffield Junior High School

Sheffield High School ranks in the bottom 23.8% of Alabama high schools.

Students at Sheffield High School are 47% White, 38% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 281 students attended Sheffield High School.


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