Calhoun High School

About Calhoun High School

Calhoun High School is a public school located in Calhoun, Georgia. It is part of the Gordon County School System and serves grades 9-12. The school has a long history of excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Calhoun High School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core classes in English, mathematics, science, social studies, and foreign language. It also offers a variety of electives, including music, art, and technology.
Calhoun High School is also known for its strong athletics program. It has won several state championships in football, basketball, and baseball. It also offers a variety of other sports, such as soccer, tennis, and softball.
The school is also dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment. It has a variety of programs to help students succeed, including tutoring, mentoring, and counseling. The school also has a strong focus on community service and encourages students to get involved in their local community.
Calhoun High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and achieve their goals. With its strong academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities, Calhoun High School is an excellent choice for any student.

Address:	8213 County Road 33 Letohatchee, AL 36047
Phone:	(334) 227-4515
Site:	www.lowndesboe.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	182 students

Overview Calhoun High School

Calhoun High School serves 182 students in grades 9-12.
Calhoun 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 ≤10% (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% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Calhoun High School

Calhoun 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 Calhoun High School is 0.08, 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.