Tanner High School

Tanner High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
12060 Sommers Rd,  Tanner, AL
Limestone County Schools
3.9
4.8
409 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Billy Owens
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
74.5%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
41.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
57.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
44.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
39%
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
415:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
38%
White
32.8%
Black
23.4%
Two or more races
4.9%
Native American
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.
The University of Alabama 49 Students
Calhoun Community College 44 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 40 Students
Troy University 39 Students
University of North Alabama 39 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 38 Students
Jacksonville State University 36 Students
Auburn University 31 Students
University of South Alabama 30 Students
Alabama A&M University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 18 Students
Business 13 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Engineering 7 Students
Small Business Management 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students
Architecture 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 63 Reviews
5.0 Parent
7/22/2017
My husband and I both attended THS and now our kids do! We love the sense of community and safety as well a the focus on college readiness.
4.0 NicheUser
6/24/2016
The teachers at Tanner are great with helping students and teaching the students useful things for their future.
5.0 NicheUser
6/24/2016
The academics are amazing the faculty teaches you all the things you need to learn for college and life
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/7/2021
Great staff, very safe environment. Soccer team is great.
5.0 parent
9/20/2017
The teachers and staff are dedicated. There is a strong sense of community. There is a fantastic school.
5.0 parent
5/24/2015
My kids love Tanner! My kids are involved in extracurricular activities. My oldest child got a scholarship to attend college that included full tuition, room and board. Not too bad for a student from a little school like Tanner.
4.0 parent
10/28/2012
I graduated from Tanner and had the best time of my life. Tanner has been judged for many years of things that has happen in the community. The school has nothing to do with that. There are some great teacher and some that do not need to be there and it's very diverse. The principle there is great....

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Tanner High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Tanner, AL and is served by the Limestone County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 409 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Tanner 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 3.31, the graduation rate is 74.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $394,961. Discover additional schools in the area, like Limestone Co Area Voc Tech, Tanner Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Tanner has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tanner High School.

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