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Clay-Chalkville High School

Public | 9-12 | 1311 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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2010:
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Posted April 13, 2004

Like Rene, I plan to remove my child from this school. The drugs and violence are huge problems in the school that no one seems to be addressing. I only disagree with one thing that Rene said - I'm not so sure the teachers are even that effective. I hate to say that because maybe they're doing the best they can in such an environment. The B of E really needs to investigate the school leaders. Like the student who rated the school said, kids are afraid to be a 'snitch'. The school should not put kids in that kind of a position anyway. Put the adults out there to find out what's going on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2004

I moved my child out of this school due to drugs and voilence..........the teachers were good, however the school needs to get a hold of the drug problem and fighting........
—Submitted by Rene, a parent


Posted April 2, 2004

I went to cchs for 2 years and loved it I knew everyone there.the problem with drugs is bad, but you have to admit that drugs are bad at every school not just clay. claY is not just drugs they have a great school system with the teachers and everything. I just loved it and I will be going back next year
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 23, 2004

Clay-Chalkville use to be one of the best schools in Jefferson County but we are so over crowded and problems with drugs have gotten so bad that if we don't get rezoned soon our children are going to suffer and it will be too late. Every other child in this school has to be put in the middle of drugs and racism. I think there needs to be some class to teach our children how to get along and work together and the staff needs to be made to treat these children equal.
—Submitted by charlotte cassenta, a parent


Posted September 28, 2003

Great school wonderful sports program. The arts could use a little help. Much help needed with traffic flow in the mornings and afternoons. Overall great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

CCHS is a wonderful school and I would recomed it to anyone. As a graduate, I feel as though I was offered the very best opportunities at Clay Chalkville.


Posted August 22, 2003

Wonderful school overall, but a little too crowded. Teachers are the best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2003

Clay-Chalkville is one of the best schools in Alabama grade wise and in sports.


Posted May 2, 2003

CCHS is a good school. The staff is sweet.


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.

314 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

313 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

314 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

314 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

257 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

313 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
73%
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.

267 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

267 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

267 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

267 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

301 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
93%
Social Studies

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

267 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
87%
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 Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Free and reduced-price lunch90%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education76%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Language

All Students81%
Female86%
Male78%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education15%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Math

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education33%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education33%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Social Studies

All Students73%
Female70%
Male77%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education25%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
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 Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education100%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Language

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education67%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Math

All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education76%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Reading

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education76%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female90%
Male93%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education71%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 59% 59%
Black 39% 35%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 25%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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6623 Roe Chandler Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
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Phone: (205) 379-3050

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