Pell City High School

About Pell City High School

Pell City High School is a public high school located in Pell City, Alabama. It is part of the St. Clair County School System and is the only public high school in the county. The school has a rich history of excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Pell City High School offers a comprehensive education to its students. The curriculum includes a variety of courses in the core academic disciplines as well as electives in areas such as art, music, and foreign languages. The school also offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses, allowing students to earn college credit while in high school. Pell City High School also has a strong athletic program, with teams competing in football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and other sports.
In addition to academics and athletics, Pell City High School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities. These include student clubs, such as the National Honor Society, and various performing arts groups. The school also has a thriving music program, with several bands and choirs performing throughout the year.
Pell City High School is committed to helping its students reach their full potential. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment, and its faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. With its strong academic and extracurricular programs, Pell City High School is an excellent choice for students seeking a quality education.

Address:	1300 Cogswell Ave Pell City, AL 35125
Phone:	(205) 338-2250
Site:	sites.google.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,130 students

Overview Pell City High School

Pell City High School serves 1,130 students in grades 9-12.
Pell City High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (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 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Pell City High School

Pell City 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 Pell City High School is 0.33, 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.