JB Pennington High School

JB Pennington High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
81 College St,  Blountsville, AL
Blount County Schools
3.8
3.2
525 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Craig W Sosebee
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
1
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
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
40.8%
State Average
27.8%
Science
24.3%
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
359:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
76.3%
Hispanic
21.6%
Black
1%
Two or more races
<1%
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.
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville 104 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 83 Students
Jacksonville State University 76 Students
Auburn University 69 Students
Troy University 59 Students
The University of Alabama 56 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 44 Students
University of North Alabama 44 Students
University of South Alabama 40 Students
Snead State Community College 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 25 Students
Biology 12 Students
Business 11 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Education 9 Students
Physical Therapy 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 7 Students
Musical Instruments 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 49 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/15/2024
My time at JB Pennington High School was relatively great, our school has been through some trying time such as the time where our school was burned in 2017. In the face of adversity, both students and community members gave support to the school and a strong sense of coming together in a challenging time. The staff at JBP are nice and helpful people and work hard to keep our school safe, clean and an environment where students can learn.
5.0 Senior
11/9/2023
JB Pennington High School is known for their best faculties, The workers there are phenomenal ! they care about how the school is seen as, how the students are and make sure nobody is unsafe. i would change the school food. but i love my high school! i wouldn't ask for a better school.
4.0 Alum
7/17/2023
My experience was good as a student. Several teachers were there for me and helped me become the person/student I am today.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/24/2024
New principal does not care about students. If you are not a star athlete they do not care about you. The district as a whole does not offer any arts for students (theater, art, music other than Band) Parent communication is non existent
2.0 parent
7/27/2007
5.0 student
5/16/2007
5.0 teacher
1/1/2007

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JB Pennington High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Blountsville, AL and is served by the Blount County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 525 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. JB Pennington High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Blountsville Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Blountsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near JB Pennington High School.

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