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Public School | Grades 7-12 | Houston County
Ashford High School is located in Ashford, AL and is one of 11 schools in Houston County School District. It is a public school that serves 765 students in grades 7-12.
Ashford High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ashford High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ashford High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ashford High School's students and teachers. more
Ashford High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ashford High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ashford High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ashford High School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford Academy 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Houston County Area Vocational Center 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Beverlye Middle School 7.2 miles |  |
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| New Day Academy 9 miles | n/a | |
| Carver Magnet School for Math Science and Technical 9.1 miles | |
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i love this school ifonly there was a little less drama but my classes are great and i love all my teacher!!!shout outs to mrs. bratcher, mrs. mccain, and coach greenwood!!!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 765
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Ashford High School had 60% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
73%
Black
26%
Hispanic
1%
Houston County District Spending
$7,780Per Pupil
The Houston County spends $7,780 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 32% on support services, 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Houston County District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Ashford High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the ARMT
What is it?
The Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
About the AHSGE
What is it?
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed starting in grade 10 in the subjects of reading, math, language, science, and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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