Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Baldwin County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,039 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baldwin County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Baldwin County High School's student population of 1,039 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,039 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baldwin County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baldwin County High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
28%
32%
White
60%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Baldwin County High School serves grades 9-12 and is located in Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama, forming part of the Baldwin County School District.
- Baldwin County High School serves the city of Bay Minette and the unincorporated communities of Perdido, Pine Grove, Stapleton, and Stockton.
- In 2006 a visit by AIDS-awareness campaigners became controversial after information packs including condoms were distributed to students.
- The school board prohibits condoms in its schools, and officials announced that visitors would be monitored more closely in future.
- School uniforms: BCPS requires all students in the system to wear school uniforms.
- Feeder patterns: The following schools feed into Baldwin County High School:
- Perdido School, Bay Minette Middle School, Bay Minette Intermediate School, Stapleton Elementary School, Vaughn Elementary School, Delta Elementary School, Pine Grove Elementary School.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baldwin County High School's ranking?
Baldwin County High School is ranked #827 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Baldwin County High School often compared to?
Baldwin County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairhope High School, Daphne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baldwin County High School?
The graduation rate of Baldwin County High School is 85%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Baldwin County High School?
1,039 students attend Baldwin County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Baldwin County High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baldwin County High School?
Baldwin County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Baldwin County High School offer ?
Baldwin County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Baldwin County High School part of?
Baldwin County High School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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