About This School
Cottonwood High School is located in Cottonwood, AL and is one of 11 schools in Houston County School District. It is a public school that serves 732 students in grades K-12.
Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood High School's students and teachers. more
Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood High School's students and teachers. more
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Houston County District Spending
$8,183Per Pupil
The Houston County spends $8,183 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 31% on support services, 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Houston 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Houston County Area Vocational Center 9.3 miles | n/a | |
| Ashford Elementary School 9.7 miles |  |
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| Ashford High School 9.7 miles | |
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| Hidden Lake Elementary School 9.9 miles |  |
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| Beverlye Middle School 10.1 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-12
- Houston County School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Cottonwood High School663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
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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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TestRating
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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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 732
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Cottonwood High School had 72% 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)
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Cottonwood High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Houston County School DistrictRecent Reviews
Cottonwood High School
5
This is an awesome school, great staff, teachers and students. Was voted one of the best in the country by US today. They have an outstanding Band and Athletic department. My children started kindergarden here and I would not even consider sending them anywhere else. I am blessed to have been apart of this school for the past 34 years and I am thankful my children are attending my alma mater and get to be apart of a truely great school.
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 29, 2010
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