Etowah High School's overall state ranking declined from #504 in 2010 to #1086 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency at Etowah High ranged from 10–14% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 15–19%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%, showing relatively stable performance in this subject area.
Enrollment decreased from 676 students in 2017 to 468 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at about 31%, reflecting a diverse student body in this Alabama high school.
Serving grades 9–12 with 468 students and 30 teachers, Etowah High maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which ranks in the top 20% statewide for student attention.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Attalla area, with an average drive time of 5-10 minutes (1.8 mi. average, up to 3.9 mi. furthest).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Etowah High School's student population of 453 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Etowah 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 Etowah High School is 0.52, 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
#1086 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
14%
31%
White
67%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Attalla City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Etowah High School's ranking?
Etowah High School is ranked #1086 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Etowah High School often compared to?
Etowah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gadsden City High School, Southside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Etowah High School?
The graduation rate of Etowah High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Etowah High School?
453 students attend Etowah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Etowah High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Etowah High School?
Etowah High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Etowah High School offer ?
Etowah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Etowah High School part of?
Etowah High School is part of Attalla City School District.
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