Serving 714 students in grades 9-12, Boaz 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boaz High School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
714 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boaz 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 Boaz 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
#857 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
40%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
53%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boaz High School's ranking?
Boaz High School is ranked #857 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Boaz High School often compared to?
Boaz High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boaz High School?
The graduation rate of Boaz High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Boaz High School?
714 students attend Boaz High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Boaz High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boaz High School?
Boaz High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boaz High School offer ?
Boaz High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Boaz High School part of?
Boaz High School is part of Boaz City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
BHS - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
BHS - Students Last Day
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
BHS - Spring Break (No School)
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
BHS - Students Last Day
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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