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Huntsville High School

2304 Billie Watkins St SW, Huntsville, AL, 35801

About Huntsville High School

Huntsville High School is a well-known school in Huntsville, Alabama, known for its long history of academic success. It is the best public school in the Huntsville City Schools district, with about 1,850 students in grades 9–12 and a student-to-teacher ratio of 19:1. The school is well-known for its tough Advanced Placement® program, which has a great 65% participation rate. There are 39% minority students in the school, and 30% of the students are from low-income families. 53% of students are good at reading and 44% are good at math, which shows that they are doing well in school. Students regularly take college prep tests like the ACT and SAT. Huntsville High School is in a neighborhood where the average home price is about $345,000. It is one of the best schools in the area because of its strong fine arts and sports programs. It is still a top choice for families looking for a strong, well-rounded school.

Huntsville High School Contact Information

Address

2304 Billie Watkins St SW, Huntsville, AL, 35801

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Phone

(256) 428-8050

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 53% in Reading.
101
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1802
Total Students
$68271
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 109 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Huntsville High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.99%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 9.1%
Black 22.64%
Two+ Races 4.72%
Native Am. 0.83%
White
60.99%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
9.1%
Black
22.64%
Two+ Races
4.72%
Native Am.
0.83%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1802
49.33%
889 Female
50.67%
913 Male

Student Population

1802 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

450 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Huntsville High School recently honored a number of seniors who were named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. This is a big deal because it shows that they did very well in school on a national level. The updated sports facilities are also good for the campus. The stadium and training areas have both been improved recently. Also, the school's award-winning theater program has moved on to the state-level competition after a successful run in the region with its most recent show.

FAQ

Q1. What advanced learning opportunities are available at Huntsville High School?

Ans. Students in school can take a lot of Advanced Placement (AP) classes to get college credit early.

Q2. Does the school give standardized tests like the SAT?

Ans. The College Board and state testing schedules say that school students can take both the ACT and SAT on certain days.

Q3. What kinds of activities do students at school have outside of class?

Ans. Students can pursue interests outside of school through a wide range of sports teams and academic clubs.

Q4. How does the school help freshmen do well?

Ans. Specialized orientation programs help new students adjust to high school life.

Q5. Are there modern amenities for students to use?

Ans. Students at school use cutting-edge labs and media centers that are made for group research and study.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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