Serving 559 students in grades 7-12, Tarrant High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tarrant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tarrant High School's student population of 559 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tarrant 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 Tarrant 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
#1262 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
42%
11%
Black
49%
32%
White
3%
52%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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 Tarrant High School's ranking?
Tarrant High School is ranked #1262 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tarrant High School?
The graduation rate of Tarrant High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tarrant High School?
559 students attend Tarrant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Tarrant High School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarrant High School?
Tarrant High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tarrant High School offer ?
Tarrant High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Tarrant High School part of?
Tarrant High School is part of Tarrant City School District.
School Reviews
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