Litchfield High School (Closed 2007)

Litchfield High School serves 377 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
377 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Litchfield High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Litchfield High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Litchfield High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Black
87%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Litchfield High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
White
4%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Litchfield High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Litchfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Litchfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Litchfield High School?
377 students attend Litchfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Litchfield High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Litchfield High School?
Litchfield High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Litchfield High School offer ?
Litchfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Litchfield High School part of?
Litchfield High School is part of Gadsden City School District.

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