Muscle Shoals High School

Muscle Shoals High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1900 Avalon Ave,  Muscle Shoals, AL
Muscle Shoals City Schools
4.1
5.0
874 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Haggar Lee Noah
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
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
3.61
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
31.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
33.3%
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
430:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
68.8%
Black
15.5%
Hispanic
7.5%
Two or more races
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native American
1.1%

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 357 Students
The University of Alabama 255 Students
Auburn University 181 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 151 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 121 Students
Northwest-Shoals Community College 120 Students
Mississippi State University 102 Students
Troy University 94 Students
Jacksonville State University 80 Students
University of South Alabama 72 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 60 Students
Business 57 Students
Biology 45 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Elementary Education 23 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Physical Therapy 20 Students
Education 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 139 Reviews
2.0 Junior
3/13/2025
In my opinion this school has some of the best teachers and worst teachers ever. The good teachers deserve better than this school and need a raise. The students are even worse.
5.0 Senior
8/27/2024
My overall experience with Muscle Shoals High School is AMAZING!!!!!! I have many memories and friends I will forever hold in my heart with this school. :)
4.0 Alum
6/28/2023
I had had a experience it's neither good or bad it was in between cause for half of my high school life I was quiet I didn't talk to anyone except my friends but the thing I most enjoyed was the MSPA I was in the show choir and Drama class and I did two shows Marry poppins and In the heights which was the best experience
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
5/21/2022
My two sons graduated MSHS. They both enjoyed their time there and excelled academically.

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Muscle Shoals High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Muscle Shoals, AL, in the Muscle Shoals neighborhood, and is served by the Muscle Shoals City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 874 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Muscle Shoals High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $283,009. Discover additional schools in the area, like Muscle Shoals Career Academy, Central High School of Clay County, Sheffield High School, and more. Learn more about what Muscle Shoals has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Muscle Shoals High School.

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