Summary:
Andalusia High School is the sole high school in the Andalusia City district, serving grades 9 through 12 with 471 students in a mid-sized, highly-rated Alabama school system (4 stars, ranked 26th out of 139 districts).
For parents, the standout story here is a school that beats the state average in several key areas despite a challenging demographic profile, where 58% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The graduation rate is excellent at 95.8%, well above the state’s 91.5%. Academically, 11th graders shine in STEM subjects: math proficiency is 31.48% (state: 27.21%) and science proficiency is a remarkable 45.37% (state: 36.17%), a 9-point margin. However, English proficiency is a clear weak spot at 27.18%, which is 6.55 points below the state average of 33.73%. This creates a striking 19-point gap between science and English scores, suggesting a strong STEM focus that may be overshadowing literacy instruction. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9, allowing for more individualized attention.
Looking at trends, the school is on an upward trajectory. Its state ranking has improved three years running—from 172nd (3 stars) in 2023-2024, to 125th (3 stars) in 2024-2025, to 104th (4 stars) in 2025-2026. Science scores saw a dramatic one-year jump of 19.28 points, while math and English dipped slightly. One concern is chronic absenteeism: at 11.1%, it is better than the state average (12.0%) but notably higher than the district’s own 7.6%, which may be impacting English learning. Overall, this is a school that outperforms expectations in math, science, and graduation, but parents should watch for continued support in English and attendance improvements.
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