Serving 845 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Luverne 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 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 845 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Luverne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Luverne High School's student population of 845 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
845 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Luverne 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 Luverne High School is 0.59, 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
#725 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
41%
32%
White
49%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luverne High School's ranking?
Luverne High School is ranked #725 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Luverne High School often compared to?
Luverne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Home School, Brantley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Luverne High School?
The graduation rate of Luverne High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Luverne High School?
845 students attend Luverne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Luverne High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luverne High School?
Luverne High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Luverne High School offer ?
Luverne High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Luverne High School part of?
Luverne High School is part of Crenshaw County School District.
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