Ashford High School

Ashford High School

Public High School | Grade 6-12
607 Church St,  Ashford, AL
Houston County Schools
3.4
1.6
403 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr James G Odom
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
22
Reading
22
Science
20
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
44.8%
State Average
27.8%
Science
36.8%
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
364:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
65.2%
Black
26.3%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Troy University 114 Students
Auburn University 87 Students
The University of Alabama 71 Students
Wallace Community College - Dothan 65 Students
University of South Alabama 52 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 49 Students
Florida State University 27 Students
Alabama State University 26 Students
Jacksonville State University 25 Students
Samford University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 31 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Biology 11 Students
Interior Design 10 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students
Education 7 Students
Mechanical Engineering 7 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 75 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/10/2022
I enjoy being able to participate in extra curricular activities. Ashford also a diverse community of students and teachers. I would like to see the cleanliness of the bathrooms change.
4.0 Alum
7/23/2021
Ashford High school is a small school for all of the locals in the surrounding town. It was a bit of a struggle growing up in a small town, but it taught me many life lessons and helped me make some of the closest friends I have ever had.
4.0 Senior
2/24/2017
The teachers and counselors were very helpful with anything I needed! They offered all the classes I needed along with dual enrollment. Some of the students aren't that friendly but I got around just fine.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.6 12 Reviews
3.0 parent
4/28/2022
While this is certainly better than Dothan High School, it is not a great school by any means. There is a distinct lack of communication between parents and teachers. The office staff is subpar at best. I currently have three children in attendance and I never know what's going on. My children are n...
1.0 parent
7/26/2020
Negative 100. This school needs to be shut down!! Dismantle!!!
1.0 parent
4/7/2019
This school was awful. We literally moved to save our daughter from this school and close mindedness that says if you aren't a southern bell, beauty queen you are not ok or worth helping.
5.0 student
2/5/2018
It is great so far I like it

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Ashford High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Ashford, AL and is served by the Houston County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 403 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Ashford High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ashford Academy, Ashford Middle School, Ashford Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ashford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ashford High School.

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