Tuscaloosa County High School

About Tuscaloosa County High School

Tuscaloosa County High School is a public school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It was founded in 1908 and is part of the Tuscaloosa County Schools district. The school currently serves nearly 1,800 students in grades 9-12.
Tuscaloosa County High School has a long history of providing quality education to its students. The school offers a wide range of courses, including Advanced Placement and honors classes, as well as career and technical education programs. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and clubs.
Tuscaloosa County High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong emphasis on academic excellence and encourages students to strive for their highest potential. The school also works to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed.
Tuscaloosa County High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong academic programs and commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment, Tuscaloosa County High School is an excellent choice for any student looking for a quality education.

Address:	12500 Wildcat Dr Northport, AL 35475
Phone:	(205) 342-2670
Site:	www.tcss.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,604 students

Overview Tuscaloosa County High School

Tuscaloosa County High School serves 1,604 students in grades 9-12.
Tuscaloosa County 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 26% (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% (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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Tuscaloosa County High School

Tuscaloosa County 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 Tuscaloosa County High School is 0.60, 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.