About This School
Public School | Grades K-12 | Chilton County
Thorsby High School is located in Thorsby, AL and is one of 12 schools in Chilton County School District. It is a public school that serves 900 students in grades K-12.
Thorsby 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 Thorsby High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Thorsby High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thorsby High School's students and teachers. more
Thorsby 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 Thorsby High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Thorsby High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thorsby High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Chilton Christian Academy 3.6 miles | n/a | |
| Jemison Elementary School 4.6 miles |  |
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| Jemison Middle School 4.6 miles |  |
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| Jemison High School 4.6 miles |  |
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| W A Lecroy Career / Technical Center 6.2 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 900
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Thorsby High School had 57% 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
82%
Hispanic
12%
Black
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Thorsby High School had 16 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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