Brooks High School

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Brooks High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
4300 Highway 72,  Killen, AL
Lauderdale County Schools
3.6
4.5
729 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Stephen Wade Howard
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
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
3.75
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
530
Verbal
630
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
21.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
24.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
17.9%
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
365:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
83.8%
Black
5.5%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
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.
University of North Alabama 204 Students
Auburn University 119 Students
The University of Alabama 116 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 94 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 81 Students
Northwest-Shoals Community College 81 Students
Troy University 60 Students
Mississippi State University 57 Students
University of South Alabama 48 Students
University of Mississippi 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 41 Students
Business 37 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Elementary Education 17 Students
Biology 13 Students
Marketing 13 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Education 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 104 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/15/2023
My overall experience in Brooks High School is good. Most of the classes are easy and the teachers are nice as well. One thing that the school can improve on is the lack of organization.
3.0 Senior
1/30/2023
Great school don't get me wrong. There are some amazing teachers and I've had some amazing experiences with some of my now closest friends. But the admin kinda doesn't know what they are doing, teachers don't treat us with respect, the student body is full of cliques, and certain policies actively interfere with my education and well being.
4.0 Senior
11/1/2022
Brooks High School prepared me for college extensively, but the school's diversity was lacking. The clubs were very inclusive and student heavy. The resources were also few and far between.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 student
10/27/2025
For me the classroom is a very exciting place to be. There is always something cool to learn.
3.0 parent
11/25/2022
Brooks used to be an excellent school. However, now it has gone downhill since then. The principal is passive aggressive if you don't want to do sports, and will pick on your student if you don't. Almost all of the teachers have entirely too much on their hands, they're too involved in sports and le...
5.0 parent
4/27/2017
We have two teenagers; one that has just graduated and is enrolled in an engineering program at college. The other is currently in the high school. No school is perfect, however, this school provides you with the academic classes to excel if you choose them. There are excellent teachers there. There...
5.0 parent
8/16/2012
I am so thankful that we put our three children in Brooks High School. We couldn't be more pleased with the education our children are receiving. We have some excellent ACT scores to attest to the priorities of the Brooks High Staff. Also, our kids are in numerous sporting venues and I have been so...

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Brooks High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Killen, AL, in the Killen neighborhood, and is served by the Lauderdale County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 729 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Brooks High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $405,015. Discover additional schools in the area, like Florence Christian Academy, First Freewill Baptist Church, Brooks Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Killen has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brooks High School.

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