About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Tuscaloosa County
Northside High School is located in Northport, AL and is one of 8 high schools in Tuscaloosa County School District. It is a public school that serves 430 students in grades 9-12.
Northside High School did not make 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 Northside High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Northside High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northside High School's students and teachers. more
Northside High School did not make 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 Northside High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Northside High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northside High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
19230 Northside Parkway, Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2755
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School 11.5 miles |  |
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| Berry High School 12.8 miles |  |
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| Northridge High School 15.8 miles | |
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| Tuscaloosa Academy 16.7 miles | n/a | |
| North River Christian Academy 17.1 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 430
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Northside 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
96%
Black
4%
Tuscaloosa County District Spending
$7,946Per Pupil
The Tuscaloosa County spends $7,946 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 34% on support services, 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Tuscaloosa County District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Northside High School had 14 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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