Summary:
Zip code 35470 is home to just one high school, University Charter School Secondary, which serves grades 6 through 12 in Livingston, AL, with a total enrollment of 309 students.
As the only high school in the area, University Charter School Secondary is the sole option for families, and it offers a mixed but encouraging profile. The school has shown steady improvement in its state ranking over the past three years, climbing from the 59th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 68th percentile in 2025-2026. Its graduation rate is a standout at 94.5%, well above the state average of 91.5%, and chronic absenteeism is notably low at 8.8% compared to the state's 12.0%. However, the student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is on the higher side, which may mean larger class sizes. The school also serves a moderately diverse economic population, with 47.57% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Academically, the school shows a clear split between subjects. English/Language Arts is a consistent strength, with 11th-grade proficiency at 44.9% versus the state's 33.73%. Mathematics is a significant concern, particularly in 7th and 11th grades, where proficiency rates of 14.89% and 14.29% fall well below state averages. There is also notable year-over-year volatility in test scores, especially in middle grades, and a visible "dip" in 7th-grade performance before recovery in 8th grade. Perhaps most striking is the disconnect between the high graduation rate and low 11th-grade math proficiency (14.29%), suggesting students may be completing requirements without mastering college-ready STEM skills. Since the school is the only one in the University Charter School district, its performance directly reflects the district's overall effectiveness.
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