About This School
Calera High School is located in Calera, AL and is one of 39 schools in Shelby County School District. It is a public school that serves 804 students in grades 7-12.
Calera 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 Calera High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Calera High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Calera High School's students and teachers. more
Calera 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 Calera High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Calera High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Calera High School's students and teachers. more
Shelby County District Spending
$9,095Per Pupil
The Shelby County spends $9,095 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 35% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Shelby County District
Education.com TestRating
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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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jemison High School 3.6 miles |  |
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| Jemison Middle School 4.2 miles |  |
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| Chilton Christian Academy 4.6 miles | n/a | |
| Calera Christian School 5.9 miles | n/a | |
| Montevallo Middle School 7 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 7-12
- Shelby County School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Calera High School8454 Hwy 31 South
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6100
www.shelbyed.k12.al....
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Test Scores
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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5 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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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 804
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Calera High School had 43% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 52% 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 (2010)
White
59%
Black
31%
Hispanic
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Calera High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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