East Limestone High School

East Limestone High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
15641 E Limestone Rd,  Athens, AL
Limestone County Schools
3.4
2.6
1,281 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Dennis W Black
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
80%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
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
28.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
27.7%
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
487:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
67.8%
Black
21.2%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
The University of Alabama 151 Students
University of North Alabama 148 Students
Auburn University 140 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 124 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 112 Students
Calhoun Community College 106 Students
Troy University 81 Students
University of South Alabama 64 Students
Mississippi State University 46 Students
Jacksonville State University 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 56 Students
Business 41 Students
Biology 36 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Physical Therapy 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Chemistry 14 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Aerospace Engineering 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 138 Reviews
1.0 Sophomore
5/14/2025
Many administration cannot control their anger and sometimes yell at students including me, it is just awful.
4.0 Junior
11/30/2022
We just got new faculty this school year so we have had some much needed changes! I would like to see a few of the teachers retired though because they seem to not enjoy their jobs and it reflects on how students as a whole are doing in that class.
3.0 Alum
5/26/2022
Good experience overall. Most teachers were great. Wasn't kept well cleaned but was tolerable. Some rules were not right.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/31/2024
Our experience with this school was nothing short of a nightmare. I have never been one to make excuses but only keep it real. This place has a serious bullying issue like no other. The thing with larger cities, is they will nip it in the bud but here they pretend like it does not exist. The good ol...
2.0 student
9/29/2023
I am also a current student at this school and I just have to say that when kids get the Chromebook there is nothing to charge it with so when some one is doing work at home and your computer dies how are you going to charge it. On the bus this morning a person had to have a clear back pack because...
1.0 student
4/6/2022
I am a current student that goes there and I will tell you my experience. The school is extremely unsanitary, fights are very frequent, drugs are an issue, girls are not allowed to go in their locker room or one of their bathrooms (it's bolted shut.) We are not allowed to use the restroom during ins...
1.0 parent
8/26/2021
The current superintendent has no leadership skills and is to afraid of political backlash to even put in a mask mandate for our children and the community. We are in the midst of the worst part of the pandemic and still they only mask mandate on a school bus yet not in the systems. Not to mention t...

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East Limestone High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Athens, AL and is served by the Limestone County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,281 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. East Limestone High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Creekside Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Athens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near East Limestone High School.

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