Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, AL, serves 472 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is approximately equal to the state average ratio.
The school's minority enrollment is 37%, including 26% Black and 63% white students, with a nearly balanced gender distribution of 51% male and 49% female.
Math proficiency at Deshler High School is 15–19%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, and reading proficiency is 20–24%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranges from 25–29%, below the state average of 38%, while graduation rates are strong at 90–94%, higher than the state average of 88%.
Deshler High School's overall ranking declined from #253 in 2010 to #962 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in comparative performance over the past decade.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deshler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Deshler High School's student population of 488 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Deshler High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deshler High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#962 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
26%
31%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tuscumbia City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deshler High School's ranking?
Deshler High School is ranked #962 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Deshler High School often compared to?
Deshler High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muscle Shoals High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deshler High School?
The graduation rate of Deshler High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Deshler High School?
488 students attend Deshler High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Deshler High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deshler High School?
Deshler High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deshler High School offer ?
Deshler High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deshler High School part of?
Deshler High School is part of Tuscumbia City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
excellent school due to the excellent leadership from principals Jennifer Gray and Bob Black. Great athletic teams, good quality academically,great extracurricular activities/awards/low parent involvement
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