Pell City High School

Pell City High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1300 Cogswell Ave,  Pell City, AL
Pell City Schools
3.6
3.0
1,215 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Helene Bettinger
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
550
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
56.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
54.4%
State Average
27.8%
Science
44.8%
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
376:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
78.1%
Black
13.8%
Hispanic
4.4%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
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.
Jacksonville State University 326 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 324 Students
Auburn University 269 Students
The University of Alabama 261 Students
Troy University 194 Students
Jefferson State Community College 151 Students
University of South Alabama 143 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 123 Students
Samford University 113 Students
University of Montevallo 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 111 Students
Business 83 Students
Psychology 47 Students
Biology 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Education 27 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Elementary Education 25 Students
Engineering 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 230 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/26/2025
I have enjoyed my time at Pell City High School. I have been participating in Key Club and Interact Club. I have been able to be a part of the varsity volleyball team. They offer a great variety of dual enrollment and AP courses which are very helpful with college preparation.
3.0 Senior
2/13/2024
The best part of our school is the academics, specifically our Dual Enrollment and AP classes. I would like to see our food and student culture improve.
4.0 Senior
9/17/2023
I loved Pell City when I started coming in 6th grade but every year the rules have gotten stricter when it comes to certain things. I love my phone, but I honestly don't use it when it comes to school. Phones is the reality of this generation. Some people need to understand that not everyone is addicted to their phone, and they shouldn't yell at us when we're walking into the school every time. I would love to see changes in the school district. This year is my last year in Pell City, and I hate but love to leave. I halfway understand the dress code that we have but if there is a tiny hole above our knee, we shouldn't be dress coded and or sent home and have to miss class.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 18 Reviews
3.0 parent
9/13/2018
I don’t agree with a lot of the way things are handled at this school but my parenting and molding her has taught her the right way to handle things. The fact that this school lets a lot of things go bothers me. At games dress code doesn’t matter, language doesn’t matter and bullying doesnt matter....
5.0 parent
6/18/2018
I am very proud that my child was able to go to Pell City High School. He is thriving in college.
5.0 parent
8/8/2017
Our children came from a Talladega County school over 5 years ago. I just had a child enter college and another just started 11th grade here at PCHS this year. I can tell you they were not prepared for the curriculum when we first moved. Their grades went from straight A's to C's and they did not ge...
4.0 parent
9/3/2016
Since new administration has been in place school has become a Great School. School still needs more community support and parental involvement.

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Pell City High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pell City, AL, in the Pell City neighborhood, and is served by the Pell City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 1,215 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Pell City High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $338,669. Discover additional schools in the area, like Victory Christian School, Duran South Junior High School, Duran Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Pell City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pell City High School.

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