Serving 1,545 students in grades 9-12, Tuscaloosa County 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 31% (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 46% 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: 1,545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuscaloosa County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tuscaloosa County High School's student population of 1,545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tuscaloosa County 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 Tuscaloosa County High School is 0.61, 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
#775 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
28%
32%
White
54%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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 Tuscaloosa County High School's ranking?
Tuscaloosa County High School is ranked #775 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Tuscaloosa County High School often compared to?
Tuscaloosa County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sipsey Valley High School, Northside High School, Northridge 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 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tuscaloosa County High School?
The graduation rate of Tuscaloosa County High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tuscaloosa County High School?
1,545 students attend Tuscaloosa County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tuscaloosa County High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuscaloosa County High School?
Tuscaloosa County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tuscaloosa County High School offer ?
Tuscaloosa County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tuscaloosa County High School part of?
Tuscaloosa County High School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
School Reviews
5 12/26/2007
i think this school is a very fine high school to go to infact its one of the greast schools in alabama.Its a very fine school i must say
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