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Locust Fork High School

Public | 7-12 | 725 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 23, 2013

Worst school ever.They have the most unprofessional staff.It is like having children in -charge of the school.They are not people you can count on to be on top of things, and I don't know about anyone else,but when it comes to my kids,I want the job done right.You want get that from Locust Fork.DON,T SEND YOUR KIDS TO THAT SCHOOL.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2012

i went here for my 8th and half of my freshmen year and what could say about how much i loved it there.mr.smith is a great principal and mr.hughes was understanding.mr.morgan was funny i had fun going to school here because the teacher are very nice people.i meet several nice people from the school and still talk to them. i love this school i was an a-b honor roll student there.thanks to all the wonderful teachers there and mr.hughes


Posted July 14, 2012

I have attented Locust Fork for almost 13 years now. I hate to be rude, but most people who are unhappy with our school will be unhappy anywhere, because they just like to complain. The teachers I have met throughout the years have made a lasting impression on my life, and have not only gave me a sufficent education, but have helped me in any way they can outside of the classroom. This school is full of loving and caring individuals who won't nothing more than for us to succed. I am beyond proud of my community and my school; Locust Fork will forever hold a special place in my heart. People tend to be very judgemental and harsh on our school, but I can honestly say there is no other school that I would want my child to attend. I plan to reside here, and hopefully teach at Locust Fork Elementary one day soon. I feel that my teachers have given me a great education, just as well as those of other schools from different states. Any parent who has something bad to say about their childs education probably does not see the way their child attends in class. I would suggest Locust Fork High School to anyone who loves living in a small, tight knit town. I love LFHS! (:


Posted August 7, 2010

I have to "re-teach" my child a lot of material that is taught to him at school. I give my child most of the home work that he has because he comes home on most days without any. If you have a full time job and don't have the spare time to be a second teacher to your child, then please, do not send them here. Yes, there are a lot of well-meaning folks in the community; but niceness does not an education make. Sorry......
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 7, 2009

I am a senior at Locust Fork and have been there since my 4th grade year. I feel we have a wonderful school, in a good environment. Yes, it is true that we may be some-what behind other schools, but all in all we do learn plenty. And as for Mr. Hughes being the only person who cares for us students, that is most definately not true. We have amazing teachers who care for us and treat us as their own. In fact, during my Sophmore year I had continuously had C's as well as D's, a new teacher named Ms. Matson took her planning period to tutor me, as well as other students. Since that year I have become a straight A student, and I owe it all to her. She isn't the only one either, our principals are incredible and so are all of the faculty at Locust Fork!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 25, 2009

I am a parent of three childreen one that currently attends the high school and two that are in the elementary. My opinion is that it is a great school and a wonderful community to be a part of. My children take great pride in their school. What some parents don't realize is the opportunity is there for all students. It is your job as a parent to help your child acheive to his or her full potential. I have never had an issue that was not resolved in a timely proffessional manner. I think the school has improved over the last 5 years and the assistant principle does a great job with disipline and keeping control of the school. I am very proud that my children are a part of this school and look forward to the remaining years to come!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2008

In response to this parent's review of Locust Fork, I would like to disagree with how LF is 2 years below Tennessee. LF is a great school with good teachers. The state board of education and the Blount County Board of Eductaion don't adequately fund LF.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2007

Well i am astudent at locust fork high school and im a senior i wont say who i am. Yes it is true that the standards are a bit lower but not much. Ive been to other schools like well i wont say that will give me away but, lets just say it was another 1 in alabama and it was the same in the other state we were at the same place in every subject. The problem does not lie with the teachers they are all great except for lowery the problem is with the students./
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 17, 2007

There is one person who genuinely cares for the students at LFHS and that would be Mr.Hughes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2007

School lacks leadership by the staff and the quality of the education the students are receiving is far below average. Children are not taught they are babysat. I am very disappointed and know my child has not received an adequate education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2006

Not a good school. My student complained a lot about many aspects of the school. I told her to give it time to sink in, since she had just been enrolled. However, nothing improved. We moved to Locust Fork from Tennessee and my daughter is a sophomore. She told me that 10th grade standards here are the equivalent to 8th grade standards in TN. I got to see the school for myself, and I must say it doesn't seem very organized nor is it very attractive. Personally, I dislike this school. And to any parent reading this, my daughter would like to add the message; 'please don't let your kid suffer, don't make them go to LFHS!'
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2005

it is great school aready had two granduate one in the 5th the principal of the high school is his coach his wife is the pe coach we moved from the city to the country we love it.
—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.

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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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
73%
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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
68%

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

All Students61%
Female71%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White62%
Free and reduced-price lunch51%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education23%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%

Reading

All Students79%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Free and reduced-price lunch74%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education54%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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 Students78%
Female83%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education7%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students69%
Female74%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education13%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
48%
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 Students58%
Female55%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White58%
Free and reduced-price lunch49%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education31%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

98 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

107 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
69%
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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

117 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
96%
Social Studies

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

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
89%
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 Students92%
Female89%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%

Language

All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education20%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%

Math

All Students84%
Female81%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education40%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students78%
Female79%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education20%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Social Studies

All Students62%
Female53%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Free and reduced-price lunch52%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special education20%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
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%
Female96%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Language

All Students89%
Female96%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Math

All Students90%
Female98%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch90%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%

Reading

All Students92%
Female100%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 94% 59%
Hispanic 4% 4%
Black 1% 35%
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 44%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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77 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
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Phone: (205) 681-7846

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