Selma High School

About Selma High School

Selma High School is a public high school located in Selma, Alabama. Established in 1872, Selma High School is one of the oldest high schools in the state and has a long history of excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The school serves over 1,000 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Dallas County School District.
Selma High School has a strong academic program with a wide range of courses, including Advanced Placement and honors classes. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations. The school’s athletic teams compete in the Alabama High School Athletic Association and have been successful in recent years.
Selma High School is also known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to helping students succeed. The school has a dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school also offers a variety of services to help students reach their educational goals.
Selma High School is a great place for students to get a quality education and to prepare for their future. The school’s commitment to excellence makes it a great choice for students looking for a high school that will help them reach their full potential.

Address:	3125 Wright St. Selma, CA 93662
Phone:	(559) 898-6550
Site:	selmausd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,750 students

Overview Selma High School

Selma High School serves 1,750 students in grades 9-12.
Selma High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Selma High School

Selma High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Selma High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.