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Holt High School

Public | 9-12 | 468 students

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Posted September 15, 2009

Other than the new principal who only 'observed' the entire last year and made no action to make Holt a better place, the school is an overall 95%. The students have better attitudes than the city schools, and they actually try on tests and homework. That is something you don't see a lot of today.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 7, 2009

Holt is a great school it as very friendly people. This is so fun there is nothing but love and fun times away from the books.To many peolpe judge this school when they nothing about it at all. Other than the haters holt high is awesome.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 15, 2005

Holt High School is the best school in my opinion. When I attended school there I had nothing but great times and made nothing short of wonderful memories. The teachers there aren't just hard working and highly skilled, they're friends. I felt as though I could talk to them about anything. And the extracurricular activities allowed you not only to make life time friendships and life choices or/and morals, but also allowed you to experience new and great things and places you have never been. I definitely wouldn't want my kids going to any other school. There's NOT another school out there that can't hold a candle to Holt. I'm proud to be apart of this school's history.
—Submitted by Elisa Rouse, a former student


Posted July 14, 2005

Holt High School is the best school in my opinion. When I attended school there I had nothing but great times and made nothing short of wonderful memories. The teachers there aren't just hard working and highly skilled, they're friends. I felt as though I could talk to them about anything. And the extracurricular activities allowed you not only to make life time friendships and life choices or/and morals, but also allowed you to experience new and great things and places you have never been. I definitely wouldn't want my kids going to any other school. There's NOT another school out there that can't hold a candle to Holt. I'm proud to be apart of this school's history.
—Submitted by Elisa Rouse, a former student


Posted July 12, 2005

Holt is a wonderful school. I graduated in the top of my class in 2005. I have learned so much that will help me for years to come. The student-teacher and parent relationships are at their best. Many students that have graduated still come back to ask the teachers for advice. The teachers go beyond their job descriptions to make sure that the students succeed in life. Holt has excellent activities to offer the students. The baseball, basketball, and football teams were the area camps and went to the playoffs. The fine arts programs are known for their high standards. Holt also has a great relationship with their alumni. The alumni are very much so involved in the affairs of the school. As the students mature and go through school they grow close to their fellow class mates and truly make bonds that last a life time.
—Submitted by wes tate, a former student


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.

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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.
Biology I

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

120 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

119 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

120 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

120 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

77 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
71%
Social Studies

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

120 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
49%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
80%
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 Students87%
Female91%
Male82%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education47%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Language

All Students66%
Female75%
Male55%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch61%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special education14%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%

Math

All Students78%
Female74%
Male82%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education40%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students82%
Female86%
Male76%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education47%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Social Studies

All Students45%
Female35%
Male56%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Free and reduced-price lunch36%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special education20%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English45%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant45%
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 Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education92%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Language

All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education42%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Math

All Students84%
Female83%
Male86%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education67%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education58%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Social Studies

All Students73%
Female67%
Male79%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
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 56% 35%
White 42% 59%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 67%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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3801 Alabama Ave
Holt, AL 35404
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Phone: (205) 342-2768

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