J F Shields High School

About J F Shields High School

J F Shields High School is a public high school located in Beatrice, Alabama. It is part of the Marengo County School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a strong academic program and offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities for its students. The school also has a number of athletic teams, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, and golf.
At J F Shields High School, students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses, as well as college-level courses for students who are looking to further their education. The school also offers a number of extracurricular activities, such as student government, yearbook, and various clubs. The school has a strong sense of community, and students are encouraged to be involved in their school and the community.
J F Shields High School is a great place for students to receive a quality education. The school is committed to helping its students succeed, both academically and socially. With its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and sense of community, J F Shields High School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	17688 Highway 21 N Beatrice, AL 36425
Phone:	(251) 789-2168
Site:	jfs.monroe.k12.al.us
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	229 students

Overview J F Shields High School

J F Shields High School serves 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
J F Shields 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on J F Shields High School

J F Shields 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 J F Shields High School is 0.04, 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.