Jemison High School
Jemison High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 8-12 | Chilton County
Jemison High School is located in Jemison, AL and is one of 12 schools in Chilton County School District. It is a public school that serves 726 students in grades 8-12.
Jemison 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 Jemison High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Jemison High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Jemison High School's students and teachers. more
Jemison 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 Jemison High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Jemison High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Jemison High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
25195 US Hwy 31, Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Chilton Christian Academy 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Jemison Middle School 1.7 miles |  |
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| Calera High School 3.6 miles | |
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| Thorsby High School 4.6 miles |  |
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| Calera Christian School 8.7 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 726
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Jemison High School had 53% 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
78%
Black
13%
Hispanic
8%
Chilton County District Spending
$7,597Per Pupil
The Chilton County spends $7,597 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 31% on support services, 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Chilton County District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Jemison High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Chilton County School DistrictTest 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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3 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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