Sylacauga High School

Sylacauga High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
701 N Broadway Ave,  Sylacauga, AL
Sylacauga City Schools
3.6
2.8
678 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Matt Hubbard
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
590
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
96.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
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
55.1%
State Average
27.8%
Science
34.7%
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
320:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
White
50.2%
Black
40.5%
Hispanic
5.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
Auburn University 210 Students
The University of Alabama 194 Students
Jacksonville State University 183 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 165 Students
Troy University 165 Students
University of Montevallo 97 Students
University of South Alabama 90 Students
Central Alabama Community College 90 Students
Alabama State University 85 Students
Alabama A&M University 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 88 Students
Business 61 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Physical Therapy 26 Students
Biology 20 Students
Marketing 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Pre-Law Studies 15 Students
Early Childhood Education 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 120 Reviews
5.0 Parent
4/15/2025
My school senior has absolutely loved being a part of Sylacauga High school! We are thankful for the community that pours into our children day in and day out.
4.0 Senior
1/21/2022
Overall, I have a lot of good memories with Sylacauga High School. I am glad to grow up in this city
4.0 Alum
3/8/2021
Overall Sylacauga High School was a good school. While some of the teachers had a reputation for being rude or having a low average amongst all their classes, there were some teachers there that went above and beyond in helping the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
5.0 student
8/22/2013
I am a student at SHS and I am VERY proud. This school is my family. Everyone is treated by the teachers as if they are the teachers own children. My experience has been amazing. I am in the Eleventh grade and I have lived my high school years to the fullest thanks to Sylacauga High School. This is...
2.0 student
6/25/2012
I went here my junior year and will be leaving for my old school by senior year. The teachers are typically good, but they take their sweet time updating the online grading system. Also, this is not a private Christian school but is treated like one by most of the students and teachers. It is a very...
1.0 parent
5/25/2011
My children had a terrible experience. I had three kids go through there and none of them enjoyed it at all. To this day my oldest son can't stand most of the teachers there. They are arrogant, uncooperative, fake, & inconsistent with rules & policies. Their principal that they have now was a teache...
5.0 student
4/5/2010

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Sylacauga High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sylacauga, AL, in the Sylacauga neighborhood, and is served by the Sylacauga City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 678 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Sylacauga 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 3.53, the graduation rate is 92%, 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 $202,478. Discover additional schools in the area, like B.B. Comer Memorial High School, Coosa Valley Academy, Rtk Community Learning And Technology Center, and more. Learn more about what Sylacauga has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sylacauga High School.

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