Mcadory High School

Mcadory High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4800 McAdory School Rd,  McCalla, AL
Jefferson County Schools
3.5
2.9
1,142 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Samuel K Staggs
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
480
Verbal
510
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
2.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
75.5%
State Average
27.8%
Science
49.7%
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
537:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Black
59.1%
White
22.3%
Hispanic
17.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 330 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 327 Students
Auburn University 212 Students
Troy University 212 Students
Jacksonville State University 164 Students
University of South Alabama 149 Students
Alabama A&M University 135 Students
Tuskegee University 133 Students
Alabama State University 123 Students
University of Montevallo 107 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 121 Students
Business 85 Students
Biology 69 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 27 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 27 Students
Engineering 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 199 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/9/2025
Teachers are extremely good; administrators don't really care about us though. The facilities are absolutely terrible, since McAdory High School is a historical location they refuse to change anything. There's mold, and holes in the walls that teachers have to cover with posters.
4.0 Alum
12/29/2024
My experience at McAdory was good overall, but there could be areas of improvement. Facilities could improve with there being better access and cleanliness for them. The Administration were really helpful but unless you ask it would be really hard to find out information about school events and/or opportunities.
4.0 Senior
11/6/2024
The best part of Mcadory for me is the student body. The student body has been very kind and uplifting of each other from my own experience. I have had a mostly positive experience and cannot think of anything exceptionally bad about the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 22 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/24/2023
Everything about this school is terrible. I wouldn’t let any child of mine or a relative go here.
5.0 parent
9/6/2023
5 children in the McAdory schools with no problems. 1 recently graduated.
3.0 parent
1/18/2019
a 3 out of 5 is how I would rate my experience.
5.0 parent
9/14/2017
Such a great place to be at!

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Mcadory High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in McCalla, AL, in the McCalla neighborhood, and is served by the Jefferson County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,142 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Mcadory High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $298,371. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bessemer Academy, Mcadory Middle School, Bessemer City Middle School, and more. Learn more about what McCalla has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mcadory High School.

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