Sipsey Valley High School

Sipsey Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
15815 Romulus Rd,  Buhl, AL
Tuscaloosa County Schools
3.7
510 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Dennis Alvarez
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
460
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
42.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
47.6%
State Average
27.8%
Science
25.7%
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
480:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
White
70.3%
Black
19.2%
Hispanic
10%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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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 159 Students
Shelton State Community College 127 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 87 Students
The University of West Alabama 81 Students
Mississippi State University 78 Students
Troy University 67 Students
Auburn University 66 Students
University of South Alabama 61 Students
Alabama A&M University 51 Students
Alabama State University 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 37 Students
Business 33 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Biology 14 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students
Education 12 Students
Elementary Education 12 Students
Cosmetology 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Pre-Law Studies 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 89 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
10/26/2022
I love Sipsey everyone is like a family . The school spirit is beyond amazing . There's always a student section no matter what sport people come watch us play . The school is nice . The teachers are very good they alway help out and make it so we can do everything we want to .
4.0 Senior
2/8/2020
Sipsey Valley High schools has recently started offering additional resources regarding the ACT. For example math teachers will give ACT practice tests for the math portion of the ACT test and allow students to go back after the test to make corrections and take notes. The school has plans to set a ACT prep class for students to take. However I will not be able to participate in this program because I will be graduating this year.
4.0 Junior
5/11/2019
I have attended Sipsey Valley since I was in the sixth grade and it is a very good school. Some teachers I had were not the best they are no longer teachers, also I have had very helpful teachers.

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Sipsey Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Buhl, AL and is served by the Tuscaloosa County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 510 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Sipsey Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rock Christian Academy, Riverwood Classical School, Tuscaloosa Academy, and more. Learn more about what Buhl has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sipsey Valley High School.

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