East Limestone High School

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East Limestone High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
15641 E Limestone Rd,  Athens, AL
Limestone County Schools
3.5
2.6
1,216 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Dennis W Black
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
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

Source: GreatSchools
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
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
63.7%
Black
21.5%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 164 Students
University of North Alabama 153 Students
Auburn University 150 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 132 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 119 Students
Calhoun Community College 109 Students
Troy University 88 Students
University of South Alabama 68 Students
Mississippi State University 46 Students
Jacksonville State University 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 61 Students
Business 45 Students
Biology 37 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Chemistry 15 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 15 Students
Physical Therapy 15 Students
Aerospace Engineering 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 136 Reviews
1.0 Sophomore
5/14/2025
Many administration cannot control their anger and sometimes yell at students including me, it is just awful.
3.0 Senior
11/27/2023
Some of the best parts of my experience are the friends I've made here, they are a group I can trust. They push me to try my best in everything I do. The sports are enjoyable for the most part. We have had good seasons for soccer the past few years that I've played. The basketball teams do good too. The few things I would really change is the food, no one likes it. I feel like we don't get the nutrients we need. I would also like there to be more diversity at this school.
4.0 Freshman
1/27/2023
Every one here is so nice and very welcome, when I first moved her in 8th grade everyone one was so sweet and welcoming. I instantly became friends with people and started getting in the hang of thing. October comes around and which means soccer season for school starts, I got on the team and we made it to state that year. state was so fun and I had a blast the whole season making the best friendships and getting better as the season went on. overall east limestone high school has one of the best communities and is a great school to go to. it is growing and more people are coming to it which is fun, I can't wait to graduate with all my best friends one day. the teachers there are outstanding and i have a great relationship with all my teachers. Yes east has ups in downs but so does every school and at the end of the day we're all just one big family.
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 1,216 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% 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 1070 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Creekside Elementary School, Creekside Primary 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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