Talladega High School

About Talladega High School

Talladega High School is located in Talladega, Alabama and is part of the Talladega City Schools system. It is a public school that serves students in grades 9-12. The school was founded in 1887 and is one of the oldest schools in the state. The school has a rich history and has been the home of many successful alumni, including NFL Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome and former US Senator Howell Heflin.
Talladega High School offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities for its students. The school has a strong academic program that focuses on preparing students for college and beyond. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, clubs, and organizations. The school has a strong athletic program and competes in the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
Talladega High School has a strong sense of community and strives to provide a safe and supportive environment for its students. The school works to promote a culture of respect and acceptance among its students and staff. The school also works to provide its students with the resources they need to succeed in their educational and personal goals.

Address:	1177 Mcmillan Street East Talladega, AL 35160
Phone:	(256) 315-5656
Site:	www.talladegahigh.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	476 students

Overview Talladega High School

Talladega High School serves 476 students in grades 9-12.
Talladega 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 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Talladega High School

Talladega 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 Talladega High School is 0.45, 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.