JB Pennington High School

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JB Pennington High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
81 College St,  Blountsville, AL
Blount County Schools
3.9
2.8
507 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Craig W Sosebee
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
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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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
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
73.4%
Hispanic
24.7%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or 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 111 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 91 Students
Jacksonville State University 80 Students
Auburn University 70 Students
The University of Alabama 70 Students
Troy University 69 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 50 Students
University of North Alabama 46 Students
Snead State Community College 44 Students
University of South Alabama 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 28 Students
Business 14 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 14 Students
Biology 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Pre-Law Studies 9 Students
Education 9 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 49 Reviews
1.0 Parent
8/12/2024
DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS TO THIS SCHOOL! it's a joke ! The band is absolutely horrible and treats the kids like they are trash ! They allow bullying even some of the teachers are bullies ! The food they feed the kids is uncooked ! The education is horrible!
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
2.8 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/13/2026
Rasim is a big thing still principal not worth having the parents of the children that bully they act as if there just big kids not adults don't expect to be warmly welcomed and they will straight up tell you that they are better than you as they act like children no wonder why jbp has went down par...
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

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 507 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% 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 3.46, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 22. 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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