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Holly Pond High School

Public | 9-12 | 343 students

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5 stars

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Posted March 9, 2011

I graduated HPHS in 2004. I had a great experience at Holly Pond. Most of the teachers really care about you and try to break through to the students who don't care about their own education or maybe have a rough home life.


Posted January 20, 2011

I attended Holly Pond School for 13 years and loved it! The teachers were very supportive and involved in our lives. I also loved the fact that it is a smaller school and that you recieved more one on one attention that way. My mother attended Holly Pond, I attended Holly Pond, and my children will attend Holly Pond. It is a great school!


Posted October 3, 2009

Holly Pond is a school that always caters to it's students needs. I am an alumni of Holly Pond and after attending many other high schools in alabama Holly Pond is the best by far.


Posted April 30, 2009

I personally attended this wonderful school for thirteen years. I have since had children of my own and actually moved back to the school district just so my child could attend school here. It has a wonderful atmosphere. The teachers are wonderful and truly care about their students. There are lots of activities for the children to participate in. This school is the best in my book.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2009

There are plenty of extracurricular activities for all students and it is a fun place to be.


Posted October 5, 2007

I attended school at Holly Pond High School and it was one of the best experiences of my life. The teachers really care about you as a person and as a student, and they want you to do well for yourself in the in school and for the life after high school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 11, 2007

We have a wonderful school. The teachers and administration are also so helpful. They really care about the education of our children. We are blessed to have such a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

Holly Pond is filled with teachers who care deeply about their job and the students. I have always had them to go out of their way to help in any way they can. The principal, Mr. Bartee Bryan, has Holly Pond at heart and it is obvious to see. While many schools seem to be going downhill, Holly Pond just gets better every year. And the students have much to be proud of.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2003

I have had my son in another county school and in the city school of Cullman and have found that Holly Pond is the best in the area. The teachers find the time to inform parents of activities. They also have more one on one teaching than any other place. The band is absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
86%
Social Studies

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
68%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

82 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%

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 Students88%
Female92%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education60%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Language

All Students71%
Female79%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education25%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%

Math

All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education35%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education40%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Social Studies

All Students68%
Female62%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Free and reduced-price lunch61%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education25%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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 Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch91%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%

Language

All Students92%
Female100%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%

Math

All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Reading

All Students95%
Female100%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female90%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch97%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 99% 59%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%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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160 New Hope Rd
Holly Pond, AL 35083
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Phone: (256) 796-5169

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