Scottsboro High School

About Scottsboro High School

Scottsboro High School is a public high school located in Scottsboro, Alabama. It is part of the Jackson County School System and is home to approximately 1,000 students. The school offers a variety of academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities to its students.
At Scottsboro High School, students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of clubs and organizations, including the National Honor Society, Student Council, and Future Business Leaders of America. The school also offers a variety of athletic programs, such as football, basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field.
Scottsboro High School has a strong emphasis on college and career readiness. The school offers a variety of college preparatory courses, such as Advanced Placement classes, as well as career and technical education courses. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as musical and theater performances, art classes, and a variety of student-run clubs and organizations.
Scottsboro High School is committed to providing its students with a quality education that prepares them for success in college and the workforce. The school strives to create an environment that is safe and welcoming for all students, and to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

Address:	25053 John T Reid Pkwy Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone:	(256) 218-2000
Site:	shs.scottsboroschools.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	748 students

Overview Scottsboro High School

Scottsboro High School serves 748 students in grades 9-12.
Scottsboro High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Scottsboro High School

Scottsboro High School is ranked within the top 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 Scottsboro High School is 0.30, 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.