Loachapoka High School is a high school in Loachapoka, Alabama, enrolling grades 7–12. The school enrolls 296 students, and is one of four high schools in the Lee County School District along with Beauregard, Beulah, and Smiths Station High Schools.
Serving 270 students in grades 7-12, Loachapoka 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loachapoka High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Loachapoka High School's student population of 270 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Motto
A Tradition of Excellence - A Vision for Tomorrow
School Rankings
Loachapoka High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loachapoka High School is 0.49, which is less 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
#1046 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
68%
32%
White
7%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Loachapoka High School's ranking?
Loachapoka High School is ranked #1046 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Loachapoka High School often compared to?
Loachapoka High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smiths Station High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Loachapoka High School?
The graduation rate of Loachapoka High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Loachapoka High School?
270 students attend Loachapoka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Loachapoka High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Loachapoka High School?
Loachapoka High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Loachapoka High School offer ?
Loachapoka High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Loachapoka High School part of?
Loachapoka High School is part of Lee County School District.
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