Anniston High School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Anniston High School
Anniston High School is a public high school located in Anniston, Alabama. It is part of the Anniston City School System and serves over 1,000 students in grades 9-12. The school is known for its strong academic program and its commitment to preparing students for college and career readiness. The school offers a wide range of courses including Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, and career technical education. Anniston High School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as athletics, clubs, and organizations. The school has a strong sense of community and is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Anniston High School is dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Address:
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207Phone:
(256) 231-5010
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
415 students
Overview Anniston High School
Anniston High School serves 415 students in grades 9-12.
Anniston High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Anniston High School
Anniston High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Anniston High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.