Hokes Bluff High School

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Hokes Bluff High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1865 APPALACHIA Rd,  Hokes Bluff, AL
Etowah County Schools
3.5
3.8
371 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jeff Lasseter
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
68%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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
55.1%
State Average
27.8%
Science
38.5%
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
370:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
90%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic
3.8%
Black
<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.
Jacksonville State University 147 Students
Gadsden State Community College 100 Students
The University of Alabama 98 Students
Auburn University 79 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 66 Students
Troy University 49 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 42 Students
University of South Alabama 33 Students
Samford University 25 Students
University of Montevallo 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 32 Students
Business 21 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 13 Students
Biology 11 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 11 Students
Education 8 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 8 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Cosmetology Instruction and Salon Management 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 58 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/1/2025
My experience at Hokes Bluff High School has been great! The best part is we're all so close and it is such a tight knit community! The worse part is there is a little bit of nepotism but we can't control that. I would like to see more fairness be brought to the school.
4.0 Parent
10/14/2024
Good teachers doing the best they can with the limited resources they have. There seems to be a "good ol boy" mentality at this high school. There is a lot of nepotism at Hokes Bluff High School, Middle School and Elementary School.
5.0 Senior
5/22/2020
I loved my school! I'm so sad I'm graduating! I'm gonna miss this place. It was like having a big family.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/30/2012
Hokes Bluff is a Great School! Hokes Bluff is a place where you can live a Happy life and be proud of who you are. I was born here and have lived here 35 years. My son will graduate from here in 2020! I LOVE HB!!!
4.0 student
10/21/2011
Overall, It is a good school. But, It lacks in certain fields and need improvement in standards with making the School Codes a little more clearer. I'd be nice If more technology was involved around the activities and more tactile methods of learning.
1.0 student
7/20/2011
The school is only average at best. They only concentrate on sports and teachers children. They seriously need guidance on how to pick teachers. You don't have to know how to teach just be kin to someone.
5.0 parent
10/10/2008

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Hokes Bluff High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hokes Bluff, AL, in the Hokes Bluff neighborhood, and is served by the Etowah County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 371 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. Hokes Bluff High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $260,438. Learn more about what Hokes Bluff has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hokes Bluff High School.

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