Section High School

Section High School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
141 AL Highway 71,  Section, AL
Jackson County Schools
4.3
3.0
546 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Steve Durham
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23.7%
State Average
27.8%
Science
25.2%
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
369:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.2%
Female
42.8%
White
73.7%
Native American
20.1%
Hispanic
3.9%
Black
1.2%
Two or more races
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.
Northeast Alabama Community College 55 Students
Auburn University 38 Students
Jacksonville State University 38 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 37 Students
The University of Alabama 36 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 28 Students
Troy University 20 Students
University of South Alabama 18 Students
University of North Alabama 17 Students
Mississippi State University 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 12 Students
Mechanical Engineering 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Psychology 6 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
Education 5 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 27 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
9/24/2016
This school has a great teaching staff.
5.0 NicheUser
9/17/2014
Our nurse is always around , she comes to you when you need her . But she mostly stays in her office because she some students to take care of.
5.0 NicheUser
9/17/2014
We don't have many problems with student with wrong doings and not doing their homework, or being late to class or missing school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 1 Review
3.0 student
7/16/2021
Currently going to school here, going into ninth grade. As long as you've got a good friend group, it's a pretty fine school. Teachers are awesome, education is fine. Student involvement is pretty big too, which is great. Multiple choices for sports, not too many clubs though in my opinion. (Maybe 2...

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Section High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Section, AL and is served by the Jackson County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 546 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Section High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dutton Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Section has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Section High School.

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