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Huntsville High School

#4 in Best Magnet High Schools in Alabama
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 290 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B+
  6. Health & Safety
    B-
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    C
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Huntsville High School is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Huntsville, AL. It has 1,940 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 30% of students are at least proficient in math and 38% in reading.
About Huntsville High School...
School District
Huntsville City Schools
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Address
2304 Billie Watkins SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Telephone
(256) 428-8050
Website
huntsvillecityschools.org

Huntsville High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
38%
Percent Proficient - Math
30%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1160
32 responses
Average ACT
27
277 responses
AP Enrollment
36%
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B+
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    B+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$51,926
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$773
National
$949
Median Home Value
$169,900
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
58%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.24 responses
Poll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.24 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 45 responses
Report
  • Football games and pep rally's
    42%
  • FCA Annual Prayer Circle
    11%
  • Musicals/Plays
    11%
  • Performing with the Marching Band
    9%
  • Spirit Week
    7%
  • Tradition
    4%
  • Pep rallies
    4%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,940
Free or Reduced Lunch
25%
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.30 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.30 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.30 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$52,049
Teachers in First/Second Year
20.9%
58%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.43 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.43 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.43 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$12,863/ year
National
$12,239
87%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.47 responses
53%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.47 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.47 responses
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Huntsville High School Reviews

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Huntsville High has its ups and downs. Overall I have had some excellent teachers, and I have also had some teachers that did not care. In the school there is an issue of fights and drugs. I wish students, teachers, and other administrators would crack down on this and get these issues to stop. Some of the educational electives are a four year course, and at Huntsville High they only offer the first, second, and possibly the fourth year of the Biomedical Engineering track.
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There are so many clubs at this school! I am in so many its had to keep count! We have a lot of community service clubs at our school which is amazing because we can help out the community and a lot of students get involved in that. Our school is very open about students creating their own club to help with the school and add new fresh ideas to the school! With these clubs the teachers who sponsor them are very involved and help out a lot with the planning that goes into it. The administration will help with anything if it benefits the student body! In student council we having meetings every week with our principal and we will start having meetings every month with our superintendent to help them connect more with the students. I am in chemistry bob, delta tri sigma, mu alpha theta, National honors society, junior civilian, spanish club, show choir, student council, and that is just a few I can name.
I love Huntsville high school. I love my kids. However, negatives exist. I think there are teacher issues. There are multiple cases when teachers do not enter grades into the computerized system and my kids' grades suffer greatly. I feel that sometimes this may cost my Sophomore son's scholarship opportunities. This is unacceptable. Multiple teachers have this habit. Some will not change the grade at all.
I have several safety concerns including student violence and weapons, but these incidents are not as prevalent as with schools in other parts of Huntsville.