Tuscaloosa County High School

Public 9-12

 12500 Wildcat Dr
       Northport, AL  35475


(205) 342-2670

District: Tuscaloosa County

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 371 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,263 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,545

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.4%
African American:
28.3%
Hispanic:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Compare Details Tuscaloosa County High School ranks better than 69.5% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tuscaloosa County High School has the largest high school student body size in the Tuscaloosa County School District. Student population at Tuscaloosa County High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), African American (28.3%), Hispanic (16.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa County High School is 17.1, which is the 2nd best among 6 high schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuscaloosa County High School is $8,263. 4 high schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tuscaloosa County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscaloosa County High School 113th of 371 Alabama public high schools. (See Tuscaloosa County High School in the ranking list.)

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Tuscaloosa County:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscaloosa County 76th of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tuscaloosa County High School

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Rank History for all students at Tuscaloosa County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.93 104th 357 70.9%
2005 68.62 85th 359 76.3%
2006 68.79 77th 357 78.4%
2007 62.93 138th 358 61.5%
2008 63.85 111th 359 69.1%
2009 58.40 149th 357 58.3%
2010 57.30 162nd 358 54.7%
2011 60.25 144th 360 60.0%
2012 68.56 92nd 358 74.3%
2013 54.34 192nd 358 46.4%
2014 61.74 118th 358 67.0%
2015 70.68 76th 353 78.5%
2016 62.00 113th 351 67.8%
2017 66.11 95th 353 73.1%
2018 65.75 119th 356 66.6%
2019 65.85 121st 366 66.9%
2021 65.67 99th 371 73.3%
2022 65.61 99th 367 73.0%
2023 64.02 113th 371 69.5%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tuscaloosa County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.63 30th 43 30.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tuscaloosa County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.96 4th 4 0.0%
2018 49.85 7th 22 68.2%
2022 33.30 16th 39 59.0%
2023 28.08 23rd 43 46.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Tuscaloosa County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.96 130th 160 18.8%
2019 76.08 22nd 171 87.1%
2021 52.86 79th 196 59.7%
2022 15.22 148th 169 12.4%
2023 57.60 55th 182 69.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tuscaloosa County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.21 191st 315 39.4%
2018 42.98 203rd 349 41.8%
2019 42.42 201st 358 43.9%
2021 42.05 199th 361 44.9%
2022 24.09 287th 361 20.5%
2023 26.20 265th 349 24.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Tuscaloosa County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.84 107th 343 68.8%
2018 64.47 122nd 347 64.8%
2019 71.06 94th 354 73.4%
2021 66.26 99th 359 72.4%
2022 62.47 119th 367 67.6%
2023 66.85 104th 358 70.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Tuscaloosa County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.21 86th 339 74.6%
2018 63.03 124th 350 64.6%
2019 57.15 150th 357 58.0%
2021 61.61 114th 366 68.9%
2022 66.14 98th 366 73.2%
2023 56.05 128th 358 64.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Tuscaloosa County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 46.76 83rd 189 56.1%
2018 44.52 105th 223 52.9%
2019 40.62 121st 224 46.0%
2021 42.90 110th 228 51.8%
2022 31.01 159th 222 28.4%
2023 43.80 112th 224 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tuscaloosa County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.89 46th 93 50.5%
2018 54.92 38th 95 60.0%
2019 35.96 61st 103 40.8%
2021 61.32 32nd 113 71.7%
2022 37.71 67th 114 41.2%
2023 20.68 103rd 122 15.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Tuscaloosa County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.15 30th 35 14.3%
2021 36.87 20th 40 50.0%
2022 23.97 31st 40 22.5%
2023 20.84 37th 45 17.8%
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Rank History for White students at Tuscaloosa County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 72.40 54th 230 76.5%
2018 79.36 50th 300 83.3%
2019 77.75 58th 313 81.5%
2021 76.60 60th 319 81.2%
2022 79.74 56th 326 82.8%
2023 70.10 86th 317 72.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tuscaloosa County 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 1369 1369
1989 1022 359 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1386
1990 1042 343 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 1392
1991 1023 336 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1366
1992 1019 309 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1334
1993 1019 336 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1361
1994 959 329 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1299
1995 925 339 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1274
1996 925 339 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1274
1997 974 358 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1341
1998 948 364 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1321
1999 898 332 5 1 1 n/a n/a 1 1238
2000 857 307 5 3 2 n/a n/a 1 1175
2001 1166 437 6 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1623
2002 1177 423 13 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1633
2003 1177 423 13 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1633
2004 1187 426 10 11 2 n/a n/a 1 1637
2005 1210 453 9 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1694
2006 1210 474 5 18 3 n/a n/a 1 1711
2007 1204 467 13 27 4 n/a n/a 4 1719
2008 1185 541 12 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1771
2009 1137 585 11 40 3 n/a n/a 0 1776
2010 1156 624 12 48 1 n/a n/a 6 1847
2011 932 564 13 39 2 0 1 0 1551
2012 876 574 11 42 2 0 4 0 1509
2013 850 531 11 52 2 0 4 0 1450
2014 858 538 14 70 3 0 6 0 1489
2015 831 543 12 95 2 0 8 0 1491
2016 846 534 12 117 3 0 8 0 1520
2017 852 534 14 144 3 1 10 0 1558
2018 839 500 16 142 4 1 16 0 1518
2019 836 511 21 177 6 1 13 0 1565
2020 872 522 20 181 6 1 10 0 1612
2021 864 518 14 191 7 0 10 0 1604
2022 879 493 15 238 7 1 12 0 1645
2023 825 437 17 250 4 1 11 0 1545

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 Tuscaloosa County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1369 68.0 20.1 0
1989 1386 75.3 18.4 n/a
1990 1392 75.3 18.4 0
1991 1366 77.3 17.6 n/a
1992 1334 75.0 17.7 n/a
1993 1361 78.0 17.4 n/a
1994 1299 80.5 16.1 n/a
1995 1274 83.1 15.3 n/a
1996 1274 83.1 15.3 n/a
1997 1341 84.6 15.9 20.1
1998 1321 85.4 15.5 18.5
1999 1238 81.0 15.3 24.4
2000 1175 81.0 14.5 21.9
2001 1623 86.0 18.9 31
2002 1633 92.9 17.6 25.7
2003 1633 92.9 17.6 25.7
2004 1637 93.4 17.5 27
2005 1694 82.4 20.6 29.3
2006 1711 88.0 19.4 30.3
2007 1719 93.0 18.5 30.3
2008 1771 97.0 18.3 32.4
2009 1776 102.3 17.2 37.2
2010 1847 91.1 20.2 41.9
2011 1551 89.6 17.3 41.4
2012 1509 87.5 17.2 45.1
2013 1450 84.8 17.0 47.7
2014 1489 78.1 19.0 45.9
2015 1491 82.0 18.1 43.1
2016 1520 82.0 18.5 35.7
2017 1558 84.8 18.3 41.6
2018 1518 89.8 16.8 42
2019 1565 88.3 17.7 42.2
2020 1612 89.4 18.0 46.4
2021 1604 92.4 17.3 46.3
2022 1645 86.4 19.0 35.6
2023 1545 90.0 17.1 55.4

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 Tuscaloosa County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1369 68.0 20.1 0
1989 1386 75.3 18.4 n/a
1990 1392 75.3 18.4 0
1991 1366 77.3 17.6 n/a
1992 1334 75.0 17.7 n/a
1993 1361 78.0 17.4 n/a
1994 1299 80.5 16.1 n/a
1995 1274 83.1 15.3 n/a
1996 1274 83.1 15.3 n/a
1997 1341 84.6 15.9 20.1
1998 1321 85.4 15.5 18.5
1999 1238 81.0 15.3 24.4
2000 1175 81.0 14.5 21.9
2001 1623 86.0 18.9 31
2002 1633 92.9 17.6 25.7
2003 1633 92.9 17.6 25.7
2004 1637 93.4 17.5 27
2005 1694 82.4 20.6 29.3
2006 1711 88.0 19.4 30.3
2007 1719 93.0 18.5 30.3
2008 1771 97.0 18.3 32.4
2009 1776 102.3 17.2 37.2
2010 1847 91.1 20.2 41.9
2011 1551 89.6 17.3 41.4
2012 1509 87.5 17.2 45.1
2013 1450 84.8 17.0 47.7
2014 1489 78.1 19.0 45.9
2015 1491 82.0 18.1 43.1
2016 1520 82.0 18.5 35.7
2017 1558 84.8 18.3 41.6
2018 1518 89.8 16.8 42
2019 1565 88.3 17.7 42.2
2020 1612 89.4 18.0 46.4
2021 1604 92.4 17.3 46.3
2022 1645 86.4 19.0 35.6
2023 1545 90.0 17.1 55.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tuscaloosa County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $719 (8.7%) $7,482 (90.5%) $8,263

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuscaloosa County 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 121st of 366 High schoolsRanks 113th of 371 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Tuscaloosa County High School)48.222.2
 26%
   End of Course Mathematics (Tuscaloosa County)44.818.3
 26.6%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Tuscaloosa County High School)44.234
 10.1%
   End of Course Science (Tuscaloosa County)42.229.2
 12.9%
   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 Students15651545
 1.3%
African American511437
 14.5%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian2117
 19%
Hispanic177250
 41.2%
Pacific Islander11
White836825
 1.3%
Two or More Races1311
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.2%55.4%
 13.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,545 students attended Tuscaloosa County High School.

Tuscaloosa County High School ranks 113th of 371 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Tuscaloosa County High School are 53% White, 28% African American, 16% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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