Serving 766 students in grades 9-12, Springville High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 766 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Springville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Springville High School's student population of 766 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
766 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Springville 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 Springville High School is 0.27, 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
#641 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
8%
32%
White
85%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Springville High School's ranking?
Springville High School is ranked #641 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Springville High School often compared to?
Springville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saint Clair County High School, Moody High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springville High School?
The graduation rate of Springville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Springville High School?
766 students attend Springville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Springville High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springville High School?
Springville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Springville High School offer ?
Springville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Springville High School part of?
Springville High School is part of St Clair County School District.
School Reviews
5 7/9/2012
Both of my sons and my 2 nephews graduated from Springville. The 2nd generation begins this fall. Our academics are great, the band is so awesome that they get invited to play at
disney, Universal& this year a cruise. Our HS was built about 10 years ago.
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