Serving 1,562 students in grades 9-12, Opelika High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher 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 70% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Opelika High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Opelika High School's student population of 1,562 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Opelika High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opelika High School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
53%
32%
White
30%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opelika High School's ranking?
Opelika High School is ranked #608 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Opelika High School often compared to?
Opelika High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% 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 Opelika High School?
The graduation rate of Opelika High School is 87%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Opelika High School?
1,562 students attend Opelika High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Opelika High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opelika High School?
Opelika High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Opelika High School offer ?
Opelika High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Opelika High School part of?
Opelika High School is part of Opelika City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Veterans Day Holiday-schools closed
November 11, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break-schools closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday-schools closed
January 20, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break March 17-21
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
April Break-schools closed
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
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