Alexandria High School

Alexandria High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
353 Stadium Dr,  Alexandria, AL
Calhoun County Schools
3.6
2.6
486 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Ronald D Chambless
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
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Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
26.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
43.4%
State Average
27.8%
Science
27%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
337:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
81.1%
Black
12.7%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Jacksonville State University 168 Students
The University of Alabama 88 Students
Auburn University 86 Students
Gadsden State Community College 82 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 65 Students
University of South Alabama 44 Students
Troy University 39 Students
Samford University 38 Students
University of North Alabama 26 Students
Alabama A&M University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 43 Students
Business 20 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Marketing 14 Students
Biology 13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students
Education 12 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 65 Reviews
4.0 Junior
12/8/2024
Alexandria High school is a really good school for academics. Although there is not that much diversity but, there is always help or someone to talk to if you need it .
3.0 Alum
1/14/2022
I liked the community and the school spirit. A more advanced variety of classes would have been nice to see.
5.0 Senior
10/21/2021
I love the community atmosphere, everybody knows your name. But that can also come with its own set of challenges.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/27/2021
Awful school. Never even dare to send your kids here unless they want to learn nothing.
5.0 parent
6/8/2021
Went to Alexandria almost the whole time. Enjoyed every bit of it and learned a lot and it was great being a part of successful sports teams. Go Cubs
4.0 other
8/9/2015
I went to Alexandria in the tenth grade and only had three years there but I found the teachers were very interested in your welfare and your future. i was involved in sports, co-captain of the football team, president of the honor society, president of the senior class and did not live for the spor...
2.0 other
6/17/2013
Alexandria is a great school other than it mainly focuses on JUST sports. If you don't play some type of sport you just "one of those kids" who doesn't platy sports. This school needs major help.

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Alexandria High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Alexandria, AL, in the Alexandria neighborhood, and is served by the Calhoun County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 486 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Alexandria High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $262,757. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alexandria Middle School, Alexandria Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Alexandria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alexandria High School.

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