Huntsville High School

Huntsville High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2304 Billie Watkins St SW,  Huntsville, AL
Huntsville City Schools
3.7
3.1
1,802 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Leslie Esneault
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
51.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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
30.1%
State Average
27.8%
Science
17.5%
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
437:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
62.9%
Black
21.6%
Hispanic
8.2%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
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.
Auburn University 430 Students
The University of Alabama 326 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 235 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 224 Students
University of North Alabama 149 Students
Mississippi State University 135 Students
University of Mississippi 108 Students
University of South Alabama 104 Students
Troy University 101 Students
Calhoun Community College 92 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 116 Students
Nursing 92 Students
Psychology 90 Students
Biology 73 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 43 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Pre-Law Studies 41 Students
Marketing 34 Students
Engineering 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 327 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/21/2025
Huntsville high school was a great experience for me. It is very scary to start high school but Huntsville high made it easy and fun.
3.0 Junior
3/9/2025
Cockroaches often seen in stair wells, Shut down all bathrooms for 90% of the year as Collective punishment which if i may say is against the geneva convention. Some of the teachers are slightly racist,
4.0 Senior
2/14/2025
Good experience. Got to try many new things and learn about different things. Helped me decide what I wanted to pursue in college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 14 Reviews
1.0 student
9/12/2023
wouldn't recommend this school to my worst enemy
5.0 parent
3/29/2023
This is a great school and does a great job preparing students for college.
5.0 parent
3/12/2023
This high school has excellent educators and staff. Professional and safe environment. Highly recommend this school.
4.0 parent
2/13/2023
My kids are currently at HHS. I heard about the toilet incident someone else mentioned. I personally feel a 90 day suspension for teens being dumb in a bathroom is reasonable. Likewise, I have had zero issues with administration being up front or working with my students. I have one child dealing wi...

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Huntsville High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Huntsville, AL and is served by the Huntsville City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 1,802 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Huntsville High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $372,111. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lee High School, New Century Technology High School, Providence Classical School, and more. Learn more about what Huntsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Huntsville High School.

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