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Ashville High School

Summary:

Ashville High School is a public high school serving 385 students in grades 9-12 in Ashville, Alabama, which is part of the St Clair County school district. This school has several key strengths that set it apart from nearby schools.

Academically, Ashville High School is a strong performer, ranking 88 out of 378 Alabama high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also excels in supporting special education students, ranking 23rd out of 182 schools in the state for this subgroup. Additionally, despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Ashville High School has maintained impressive academic achievement, ranking 111 out of 375 Alabama high schools for this population.

While Ashville High School generally outperforms the nearby Saint Clair County High School, it lags behind the higher-performing Springville High School, also in the St Clair County district. The school has also faced some challenges in maintaining consistent academic excellence, with its statewide ranking fluctuating over the years. Additionally, there is a notable difference in performance between male and female students, indicating a potential need to address gender-specific educational needs.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 33215 US Highway 231
       Ashville, AL  35953-5841

(205) 594-7943

District: St Clair County

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,515 Help


Feeder schools for Ashville High School:

Elementary:    Ashville Elementary School
    Steele Elementary School
Middle:    Ashville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
Hispanic:
13.2%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ashville High School ranks better than 76.7% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the St Clair County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ashville 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 Ashville High School has the smallest high school student body size in the St Clair County School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), Hispanic (13.2%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St Clair County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashville High School is 18.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the St Clair County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashville High School is $13,515, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the St Clair County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashville High School 88th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Ashville High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St Clair County:

SchoolDigger ranks St Clair County 64th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ashville High School

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Rank History for all students at Ashville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.28 92nd 357 74.2%
2005 74.75 49th 359 86.4%
2006 67.67 85th 357 76.2%
2007 77.04 51st 358 85.8%
2008 61.32 127th 359 64.6%
2009 61.44 128th 357 64.1%
2010 40.33 253rd 358 29.3%
2011 65.27 112th 360 68.9%
2012 64.82 115th 358 67.9%
2013 48.96 231st 358 35.5%
2014 45.27 196th 358 45.3%
2015 37.15 232nd 353 34.3%
2016 64.81 99th 351 71.8%
2017 58.33 117th 353 66.9%
2018 51.37 174th 356 51.1%
2019 54.35 168th 366 54.1%
2021 67.83 92nd 371 75.2%
2022 38.64 214th 367 41.7%
2023 68.32 98th 371 73.6%
2024 68.08 88th 378 76.7%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Ashville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.70 73rd 83 12.0%
2018 35.98 90th 160 43.8%
2019 48.86 73rd 171 57.3%
2021 70.25 40th 196 79.6%
2022 60.54 55th 169 67.5%
2023 77.93 23rd 182 87.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.26 124th 315 60.6%
2018 50.82 175th 349 49.9%
2019 71.39 88th 358 75.4%
2021 40.00 207th 361 42.7%
2022 38.48 222nd 361 38.5%
2023 43.07 186th 349 46.7%
2024 61.56 111th 375 70.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ashville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.83 231st 343 32.7%
2018 46.62 194th 347 44.1%
2019 50.19 178th 354 49.7%
2021 53.66 151st 359 57.9%
2022 45.11 190th 367 48.2%
2023 55.95 143rd 358 60.1%
2024 32.94 243rd 366 33.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Ashville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.37 54th 339 84.1%
2018 54.47 163rd 350 53.4%
2019 56.53 153rd 357 57.1%
2021 77.70 62nd 366 83.1%
2022 37.30 219th 366 40.2%
2023 75.24 67th 358 81.3%
2024 82.64 43rd 368 88.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Ashville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.09 129th 230 43.9%
2018 30.31 213th 300 29.0%
2019 33.63 208th 313 33.5%
2021 56.44 107th 319 66.5%
2022 27.50 242nd 326 25.8%
2023 58.64 111th 317 65.0%
2024 57.85 104th 325 68.0%
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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Reviews:
by a student
Saturday, December 15, 2012

Open Quote In the school year of 2012-2013 we have already had 8 students be sent to alternative school. 1 for fighting, 1 for sagging, 1 for stealing money from students and teachers, and 5 for knifes and razor blades. In two cases the blades were used. One kid cut 7 people and three of them were cut twice. The other stabbed a boy in the leg. The boy who was stabbed in the leg stole 2000 dollars cash from a student and the crime went unsolved and unpunoshed. The money was for an out of country field trip. A coach was arrested for having sex with and sexting at least 7 confirmed students. 4 days ago there were two fights. What will be done about the schoolthat has a sign in every bathroom that says not to flush dip down the toliets. Why are they allowing us to dip. Another coach and the one who was arrested smoked weed with at least 5-15 football players. There are also racism towards blacks and whites written on walls along with satanic symbols. All of this has happened in less than a 4 month period... Where's the peace? Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ashville 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 440 440
1989 341 73 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1990 352 60 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1991 334 53 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1992 339 61 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1993 348 60 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1994 369 69 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 441
1995 373 66 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1996 373 66 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1997 375 69 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 354 65 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1999 389 62 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 455
2000 399 65 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 394 66 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 344 53 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 408
2003 344 53 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 408
2004 371 50 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 431
2005 345 52 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 357 58 0 11 3 n/a n/a 1 430
2007 358 42 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2008 344 47 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 405
2009 326 48 2 12 3 n/a n/a 0 391
2010 316 46 3 13 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2011 308 45 2 15 1 0 1 0 372
2012 312 42 3 15 1 0 5 0 378
2013 336 39 2 18 0 0 5 0 400
2014 321 36 1 23 0 0 7 0 388
2015 347 43 2 31 0 0 7 0 430
2016 375 34 2 27 0 0 4 0 442
2017 380 32 3 44 0 0 2 0 461
2018 366 29 3 51 2 0 3 0 454
2019 341 20 2 50 0 0 3 0 416
2020 308 21 2 51 0 0 4 0 386
2021 287 23 0 55 0 0 6 0 371
2022 279 25 0 59 0 0 8 0 371
2023 306 22 0 49 0 0 8 0 385
2024 306 19 0 51 1 0 9 0 386

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 Ashville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 440 20.0 22.0 0
1989 414 21.0 19.7 n/a
1990 413 21.0 19.6 0
1991 390 19.0 20.5 n/a
1992 403 20.0 20.1 n/a
1993 411 20.0 20.6 n/a
1994 441 19.7 22.4 n/a
1995 441 21.1 20.9 n/a
1996 441 21.1 20.9 n/a
1997 449 21.7 20.7 17.1
1998 425 24.9 17.1 19.8
1999 455 25.8 17.6 28.9
2000 467 24.5 19.1 31.9
2001 466 24.0 19.4 37.6
2002 408 24.0 17.0 40.2
2003 408 24.0 17.0 40.2
2004 431 25.2 17.1 38.1
2005 412 24.0 17.2 38.1
2006 430 22.0 19.5 44.8
2007 412 24.1 17.1 38.3
2008 405 28.3 14.3 49.6
2009 391 27.4 14.1 52.9
2010 380 26.0 14.6 54.7
2011 372 25.3 14.7 60.5
2012 378 24.3 15.5 58.5
2013 400 28.3 14.1 64.3
2014 388 24.0 16.1 64.9
2015 430 23.0 18.6 67.9
2016 442 24.0 18.4 61.3
2017 461 24.5 18.8 63.3
2018 454 23.3 19.4 57.5
2019 416 24.1 17.2 61.5
2020 386 22.4 17.2 60.4
2021 371 22.4 16.5 63.1
2022 371 19.5 19.0 60.4
2023 385 19.4 19.8 74
2024 386 20.4 18.9 68.9

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 Ashville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 440 20.0 22.0 0
1989 414 21.0 19.7 n/a
1990 413 21.0 19.6 0
1991 390 19.0 20.5 n/a
1992 403 20.0 20.1 n/a
1993 411 20.0 20.6 n/a
1994 441 19.7 22.4 n/a
1995 441 21.1 20.9 n/a
1996 441 21.1 20.9 n/a
1997 449 21.7 20.7 17.1
1998 425 24.9 17.1 19.8
1999 455 25.8 17.6 28.9
2000 467 24.5 19.1 31.9
2001 466 24.0 19.4 37.6
2002 408 24.0 17.0 40.2
2003 408 24.0 17.0 40.2
2004 431 25.2 17.1 38.1
2005 412 24.0 17.2 38.1
2006 430 22.0 19.5 44.8
2007 412 24.1 17.1 38.3
2008 405 28.3 14.3 49.6
2009 391 27.4 14.1 52.9
2010 380 26.0 14.6 54.7
2011 372 25.3 14.7 60.5
2012 378 24.3 15.5 58.5
2013 400 28.3 14.1 64.3
2014 388 24.0 16.1 64.9
2015 430 23.0 18.6 67.9
2016 442 24.0 18.4 61.3
2017 461 24.5 18.8 63.3
2018 454 23.3 19.4 57.5
2019 416 24.1 17.2 61.5
2020 386 22.4 17.2 60.4
2021 371 22.4 16.5 63.1
2022 371 19.5 19.0 60.4
2023 385 19.4 19.8 74
2024 386 20.4 18.9 68.9

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 Ashville High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,345 (32.1%) $9,158 (67.8%) $13,515

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashville 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 168th of 366 High schoolsRanks 98th of 371 High schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Ashville High School)45.116.7
 28.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (St Clair County)47.719.8
 28%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Ashville High School)39.219.7
 19.5%
   End of Course Science (St Clair County)4828.3
 19.7%
   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 Students416385
 7.5%
African American2022
 10%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic5049
 2%
Pacific Islander00
White341306
 10.3%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.5%74%
 12.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashville High School

Ashville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ashville Elementary School
Elementary : Steele Elementary School
Middle : Ashville Middle School

Students at Ashville High School are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Ashville High School ranks 88th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 386 students attended Ashville High School.


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