Jemison High School

About Jemison High School

Jemison High School is a public high school located in Jemison, Alabama. It is part of the Chilton County School System and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a strong focus on academics, with a wide variety of courses available to its students. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and activities.
Jemison High School has a long and proud history in the community. The school was founded in 1891 and has been a part of the Chilton County School System since its inception. The school has a strong reputation for academic excellence and has been recognized for its achievements by the state of Alabama.
The school is home to a variety of clubs and activities, including a robotics club, a student council, a yearbook staff, and a variety of sports teams. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as theater, choir, and band.
At Jemison High School, students are encouraged to get involved and make the most of their high school experience. The school has a strong sense of community, and students are encouraged to take part in the many activities and clubs that the school has to offer. With a strong focus on academics and extracurricular activities, Jemison High School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	5000 Pulaski Pike Huntsville, AL 35810
Phone:	(256) 428-8100
Site:	–
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	828 students

Overview Jemison High School

Jemison High School serves 828 students in grades 9-12.
Jemison 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 10-14% (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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Jemison High School

Jemison 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 Jemison High School is 0.46, 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.