Walker High School
Walker High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Jasper City
Walker High School is located in Jasper, AL and is one of 2 high schools in Jasper City School District. It is a public school that serves 787 students in grades 9-12.
Walker 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 Walker High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Walker High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Walker High School's students and teachers. more
Walker 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 Walker High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Walker High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Walker High School's students and teachers. more
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Walker County Center of Technical 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| First Free Will Baptist Church School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Victory Christian Academy 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| North Highland School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Trinity Christian Academy 1.7 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 787
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53%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Walker High School had 39% 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
79%
Black
18%
Hispanic
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Jasper City District Spending
$9,587Per Pupil
The Jasper City spends $9,587 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 34% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Jasper City District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Walker High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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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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8 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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