McAdory High School

Public 9-12

 4800 McAdory School Rd
       Mc Calla, AL  35111-3438


(205) 379-4700

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
284th of 371 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,839 Help


Feeder schools for McAdory High School:

Elementary:    Lipscomb Elementary School
    McAdory Elementary School
    McCalla Elementary School
Middle:    McAdory Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  1,162

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.1%
White:
22.3%
Hispanic:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.5% Help


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Compare Details McAdory High School ranks worse than 76.5% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 7th among 13 ranked high schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at McAdory High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (59.1%), White (22.3%), Hispanic (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McAdory High School is 17.6, which is the 6th best among 13 high schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McAdory High School is $8,839. 11 high schools in the Jefferson County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McAdory High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McAdory High School 284th of 371 Alabama public high schools. (See McAdory High School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 97th of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McAdory High School

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Rank History for all students at McAdory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.52 233rd 357 34.7%
2005 35.66 283rd 359 21.2%
2006 40.61 261st 357 26.9%
2007 28.57 301st 358 15.9%
2008 31.49 297th 359 17.3%
2009 43.09 240th 357 32.8%
2010 23.26 317th 358 11.5%
2011 34.98 283rd 360 21.4%
2012 33.12 291st 358 18.7%
2013 33.70 317th 358 11.5%
2014 22.76 284th 358 20.7%
2015 21.02 289th 353 18.1%
2016 24.55 274th 351 21.9%
2017 20.75 285th 353 19.3%
2018 22.35 277th 356 22.2%
2019 27.16 268th 366 26.8%
2021 25.75 284th 371 23.5%
2022 25.36 281st 367 23.4%
2023 25.16 284th 371 23.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McAdory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.08 23rd 43 46.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McAdory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.09 120th 160 25.0%
2019 30.71 125th 171 26.9%
2021 90.63 11th 196 94.4%
2022 33.58 114th 169 32.5%
2023 71.34 36th 182 80.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McAdory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 13.41 306th 315 2.9%
2018 18.13 293rd 349 16.0%
2019 32.22 244th 358 31.8%
2021 26.32 276th 361 23.5%
2022 15.57 324th 361 10.2%
2023 24.35 273rd 349 21.8%
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Rank History for Female students at McAdory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.29 280th 343 18.4%
2018 20.91 275th 347 20.7%
2019 29.24 253rd 354 28.5%
2021 25.56 268th 359 25.3%
2022 25.98 277th 367 24.5%
2023 25.73 264th 358 26.3%
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Rank History for Male students at McAdory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.34 272nd 339 19.8%
2018 25.47 269th 350 23.1%
2019 25.30 265th 357 25.8%
2021 26.07 278th 366 24.0%
2022 26.12 273rd 366 25.4%
2023 24.11 275th 358 23.2%
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Rank History for African American students at McAdory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.75 136th 189 28.0%
2018 35.70 141st 223 36.8%
2019 35.55 141st 224 37.1%
2021 39.88 124th 228 45.6%
2022 35.02 136th 222 38.7%
2023 41.90 118th 224 47.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McAdory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 10.87 90th 93 3.2%
2018 23.38 73rd 95 23.2%
2019 47.88 44th 103 57.3%
2021 17.50 100th 113 11.5%
2022 14.39 104th 114 8.8%
2023 21.70 102nd 122 16.4%
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Rank History for White students at McAdory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.27 142nd 230 38.3%
2018 30.59 211th 300 29.7%
2019 33.08 211th 313 32.6%
2021 29.24 222nd 319 30.4%
2022 28.75 236th 326 27.6%
2023 22.68 248th 317 21.8%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Saturday, January 21, 2012

Open Quote Terrible school. Have watched its steady decline over the past several years. Great schools.org rated this school a "4" out of a possible "10." Read the reviews on their website-they speak for themselves. Do not send your child to this school if you want about them to receive an above average education-School is out of control-stronger leadership needed-more time utilized in disciplining then educating. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McAdory High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1907 1907
1989 1591 371 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1968
1990 1581 391 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1975
1991 1638 411 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 2049
1992 1679 446 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 2127
1993 1637 415 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 2054
1994 1632 409 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 2045
1995 1566 432 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 2002
1996 1566 432 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 2002
1997 987 327 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1319
1998 943 350 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1298
1999 940 368 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1314
2000 984 518 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1506
2001 952 524 0 8 2 n/a n/a 1 1487
2002 879 528 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1427
2003 879 528 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1427
2004 839 521 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1384
2005 886 571 4 29 2 n/a n/a 0 1492
2006 864 609 6 46 1 n/a n/a 0 1526
2007 866 675 4 46 1 n/a n/a 0 1592
2008 863 696 4 54 2 n/a n/a 0 1619
2009 845 717 3 67 2 n/a n/a 0 1634
2010 838 720 3 84 2 n/a n/a 0 1647
2011 439 396 2 42 0 0 1 0 880
2012 446 424 3 45 0 0 1 0 919
2013 447 448 2 58 0 0 4 0 959
2014 466 449 3 51 0 0 6 0 975
2015 461 455 3 72 1 0 11 0 1003
2016 428 498 6 99 1 0 0 0 1032
2017 422 542 3 115 3 1 0 0 1086
2018 383 537 5 131 1 1 0 0 1058
2019 362 548 4 123 2 1 2 0 1042
2020 360 559 4 132 1 1 2 0 1059
2021 325 566 6 160 1 0 2 0 1060
2022 297 656 3 178 2 0 6 0 1142
2023 259 687 4 202 1 0 9 0 1162

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McAdory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1907 93.0 20.5 0
1989 1968 98.0 20.0 n/a
1990 1975 98.0 20.1 0
1991 2049 104.0 19.7 n/a
1992 2127 105.0 20.2 n/a
1993 2054 112.0 18.3 n/a
1994 2045 110.0 18.6 n/a
1995 2002 114.0 17.6 n/a
1996 2002 114.0 17.6 n/a
1997 1319 72.6 18.2 20.6
1998 1298 77.5 16.7 23.3
1999 1314 85.0 15.5 30.9
2000 1506 93.0 16.2 30.4
2001 1487 80.0 18.6 38
2002 1427 79.5 17.9 38.8
2003 1427 79.5 17.9 38.8
2004 1384 81.5 17.0 38.5
2005 1492 82.5 18.1 41.1
2006 1526 80.0 19.1 41.3
2007 1592 85.0 18.7 39.7
2008 1619 91.5 17.7 38.7
2009 1634 93.2 17.4 35
2010 1647 103.9 15.8 42
2011 880 53.8 16.3 40.2
2012 919 53.0 17.3 48
2013 959 55.1 17.3 45.8
2014 975 51.3 18.9 39.7
2015 1003 53.0 18.9 42
2016 1032 54.0 19.1 35.2
2017 1086 54.5 19.9 48.5
2018 1058 57.5 18.4 50.7
2019 1042 55.5 18.7 53.6
2020 1059 55.0 19.2 58.9
2021 1060 58.6 18.0 60.7
2022 1142 53.6 21.3 43.2
2023 1162 66.0 17.6 72.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McAdory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1907 93.0 20.5 0
1989 1968 98.0 20.0 n/a
1990 1975 98.0 20.1 0
1991 2049 104.0 19.7 n/a
1992 2127 105.0 20.2 n/a
1993 2054 112.0 18.3 n/a
1994 2045 110.0 18.6 n/a
1995 2002 114.0 17.6 n/a
1996 2002 114.0 17.6 n/a
1997 1319 72.6 18.2 20.6
1998 1298 77.5 16.7 23.3
1999 1314 85.0 15.5 30.9
2000 1506 93.0 16.2 30.4
2001 1487 80.0 18.6 38
2002 1427 79.5 17.9 38.8
2003 1427 79.5 17.9 38.8
2004 1384 81.5 17.0 38.5
2005 1492 82.5 18.1 41.1
2006 1526 80.0 19.1 41.3
2007 1592 85.0 18.7 39.7
2008 1619 91.5 17.7 38.7
2009 1634 93.2 17.4 35
2010 1647 103.9 15.8 42
2011 880 53.8 16.3 40.2
2012 919 53.0 17.3 48
2013 959 55.1 17.3 45.8
2014 975 51.3 18.9 39.7
2015 1003 53.0 18.9 42
2016 1032 54.0 19.1 35.2
2017 1086 54.5 19.9 48.5
2018 1058 57.5 18.4 50.7
2019 1042 55.5 18.7 53.6
2020 1059 55.0 19.2 58.9
2021 1060 58.6 18.0 60.7
2022 1142 53.6 21.3 43.2
2023 1162 66.0 17.6 72.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McAdory High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $665 (7.5%) $8,156 (92.3%) $8,839

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McAdory High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 268th of 366 High schoolsRanks 284th of 371 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (McAdory High School)2510
 15%
   End of Course Mathematics (Jefferson County)33.110.9
 22.2%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (McAdory High School)24.616.2
 8.4%
   End of Course Science (Jefferson County)36.220
 16.2%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10421162
 11.5%
African American548687
 25.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian44
Hispanic123202
 64.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White362259
 28.5%
Two or More Races29
 350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.6%72.5%
 18.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McAdory High School

McAdory High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lipscomb Elementary School
Elementary : McAdory Elementary School
Elementary : McCalla Elementary School
Middle : McAdory Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,162 students attended McAdory High School.

McAdory High School ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Alabama high schools.

Students at McAdory High School are 59% African American, 22% White, 17% Hispanic.


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