Serving 516 students in grades 9-12, Montevallo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montevallo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Montevallo High School's student population of 516 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Montevallo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montevallo High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
34%
11%
Black
24%
32%
White
39%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montevallo High School's ranking?
Montevallo High School is ranked #1057 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Montevallo High School often compared to?
Montevallo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calera High School, Chelsea High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montevallo High School?
The graduation rate of Montevallo High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Montevallo High School?
516 students attend Montevallo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Montevallo High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montevallo High School?
Montevallo High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montevallo High School offer ?
Montevallo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montevallo High School part of?
Montevallo High School is part of Shelby County School District.
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