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JB Pennington High School

Public | 7-12 | 594 students

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Posted January 30, 2009

i like the school but some of the teacher's are not doing their jobs. i wish for more help with adhd and s. ed kids. some one who will listen and see where the kids are coming from. instead of makeing the kids feel like they are useless. im speaking on behalf of my son and the other kids who feel the same way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2008

The school is great I just wish they put more effort in to all students and not just a few.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2007

i love pennington high school i wouldnt want to move anywhere else
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 30, 2007

I love the school my kids say they would not go any where else
—Submitted by a parent


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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.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
43%

2007

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
80%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT 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 score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
65%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT 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 score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students36%
Female43%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White37%
Free and reduced-price lunch32%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English37%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant36%

Reading

All Students77%
Female87%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education27%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT 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 score at or above the state standard.

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

Math

All Students75%
Female79%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education15%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students73%
Female85%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Free and reduced-price lunch69%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education23%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT 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 score at or above the state standard.

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

Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

98 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
71%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA 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 score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students59%
Female52%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Free and reduced-price lunch55%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special education18%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA 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 score at or above proficiency level 3.

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

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

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
83%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
92%
Social Studies

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
85%
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 Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%

Language

All Students84%
Female93%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education30%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Math

All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education70%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%

Reading

All Students81%
Female91%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education10%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female86%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education70%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%

Language

All Students96%
Female94%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Math

All Students94%
Female91%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%

Reading

All Students96%
Female94%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female94%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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
White 88% 59%
Hispanic 11% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black 1% 35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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81 College St
Blountsville, AL 35031
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Phone: (205) 429-4101

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