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Minor High School

Public | 9-12 | 1122 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 4, 2010

A great school with some great teachers, remember every school has the bad ones in it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 19, 2010

I enjoyed my four years at Minor High School. I was a very involed student participating in athletics, academic clubs and other various orginizations.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 9, 2009

My child goes to Minor High and i think its a great school they dont bar a curve with those kids I love that. The kids respect them too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 3, 2007

Minor High School is a great school to attend. We have some of the best teachers. There is plenty of extracurricular activities that students can join. Minor teaches how to deal with all types of people also.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 22, 2007

Minor is a good school for children. The teachers are wonderful and the people are great.
—Submitted by an administrator


Posted December 21, 2005

The academic program is just as good as any school in america.Music arts and sports are good way to keep kids of the streets.I enjoyed Minor, I played Football and Basketball. But there needs to be a little more diversity in Minor
—Submitted by Mike, a former student


Posted May 27, 2005

Mr. Phillips has truly changed Minor High School. I am a graduate of Minor High School and my daughter graduated in 2003. She not only received a wonderful education at Minor High School but she also gained skills in how to survive and live in the real world. Mr. Phillips was a God send to my daughter. She experienced something her Senior year that no parent would ever want for their child. As usual, she handled it with grace and dignity and Mr. Phillips inspired her to use this experience to help others in the future. Mr. Phillips is truly a unique individual. I only wish every principle in the US was like him. It would certainly prevent problems from developing in schools around our nation. God Bless!
—Submitted by Sheila, a parent


Posted May 27, 2005

This is my upcoming senior year. This is a good school. I say this because they have a balance of academics as well as extracurricular activities. This is the best school in our district.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 4, 2004

'Minor is an all-around absolute favorite! It's the best school in America. We have the best staff and students. Being at Minor daily changes your whole train of thinking. It's so much diversity and so many things to participate in that you can't go without getting to know at least one person. We have a lot of order and a lot of fun. We get along well with each other. If you are seeking a higher education while still being socially active, come to Minor. There is no other school I would rather attend.'
—Submitted by Brandon Pickett, a student


Posted July 13, 2003

I love Minor! I'll be a senior this fall and it is going to be great. Crystal


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

275 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

274 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

275 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

274 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

191 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
80%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

275 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
57%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

236 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

239 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

239 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

239 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

251 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
88%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

239 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
74%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education72%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Language

All Students66%
Female70%
Male62%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education14%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%

Math

All Students69%
Female70%
Male69%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education21%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Reading

All Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education29%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Social Studies

All Students61%
Female56%
Male65%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Free and reduced-price lunch60%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Special education21%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students89%
Female93%
Male86%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education78%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Language

All Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education39%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Math

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education42%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%

Reading

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education30%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Social Studies

All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education30%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 82% 35%
White 16% 59%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 41%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2285 Minor Parkway
Adamsville, AL 35005
Phone: (205) 379-4750

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