Boaz High School's overall state ranking declined from #253 in 2010 to #962 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% among Alabama high schools.
Math proficiency ranged between 15–19%, reading proficiency between 20–24%, and science proficiency between 25–29%, all lower than the Alabama state averages in recent years.
Enrollment increased from 528 students in 2005 to 722 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising 52% of the student body; free and reduced–price lunch eligibility rose to 70% in 2023, indicating a growing low–income population.
The school served grades 9–12 with 722 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023.
Graduation rates consistently ranged from 80–94% between 2013 and 2023, surpassing the state average of approximately 88% over the same period.
- Boaz High School’s overall state ranking has declined over the long term, with a sharp early drop and only a brief recovery before slipping again in the most recent period. That downward ranking story lines up with weaker math and reading outcomes, even though graduation rates have stayed strong at 92% and above in recent years.
- Student enrollment has grown over time to 721 students, and the school has also become more diverse and more economically challenged, with free lunch eligibility jumping notably in the most recent period and staying elevated.
- The school’s state rank trajectory has been uneven but mostly weak, moving from a much stronger position earlier on to a lower current standing that sits around the bottom half statewide. The pattern includes some year-to-year bounce, but the overall direction is clearly downward.
- Math proficiency is lower than the state average and has fallen sharply over the past decade, while reading and language arts proficiency is also lower than the state average and has trended down after an earlier peak. Together, those test score patterns suggest sustained academic pressure in core subjects.
- Graduation rates have been mostly stable and remain higher than the state average, with Boaz High School serving grades 9-12, 721 students, and a 1:18 student-teacher ratio, making it a sizable Alabama high school in Boaz.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boaz area, with students typically within a 5-10 minute drive (averaging 2.4 miles, up to 5.4 miles at most).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boaz High School's student population of 721 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
721 students
Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2025) shows long-term growth, rising from 2005 through 2025 and then leveling off since 2020. Enrollment reached its highest point in 2024-2025 after a modest dip and recovery.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years was mostly stable with a mild rise from 2005 to 2025, after a noticeable dip around 2007–2010 and a later rebound in 2011–2014 before leveling off near 40 teachers since 2015.
School Motto
Anchored In Excellence
School Rankings
Boaz High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boaz High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#962 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023) show a long-term decline with a sharp drop from 2012 to 2014, then mostly weak rankings through 2023. After a brief improvement in 2018–2021, the school slipped again and ended lower than where it started.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Math proficiency at Boaz High School fell sharply across the full 2012-2023 timeline, with a major drop from 2012-2013 into a much lower level by 2014-2017, then staying weak through 2023.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Reading and Language Arts Proficiency at Boaz High School rose to a peak in 2013-2014, then fell sharply and leveled off at a much lower level through 2022. The biggest shift was the drop after 2014, with only a modest, uneven recovery before the latest decline.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2025) was mostly stable, with a sharp shift from 2010 to 2014 and then a new steady level through 2025. Boaz High School moved from the mid-teens to about 18:1, then leveled off around 16:1 to 18:1, so the main story is a higher ratio that has held fairly steady since 2015.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
46%
12%
Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years rose strongly from 2006 to 2024, with the fastest growth from 2015 to 2024 and a brief leveling off around 2019 to 2021. The school’s Hispanic student share more than quintupled over the full period, making the long-term story a clear rise.
Black
3%
31%
White
46%
50%
White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years fell sharply from 2006 to 2024, with the steepest drop from 2014 to 2024 and a brief leveling off around 2018 to 2021. School, state, and district data are all present, and the school’s share moved from clearly higher to much closer to the other series.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score Comparison Over Years at Boaz High School rose steadily from 2005 to 2025, with the biggest gains from 2010 to 2016 and continued modest growth after 2019. State and district series are present, and the school is still below both, but the gap has narrowed over time.
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years was mostly flat with a sharp drop in 2016, then a recovery back to 92% by 2018 and steady through 2023. The school, state, and district series are all present, and Boaz High School generally matched the district while staying above the state after 2016.
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years shows a sharp step-up, then leveling off, at Boaz High School from 2005-2025. Eligibility stayed fairly low through 2021, then jumped notably in 2022 and remained elevated through 2025.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boaz High School's ranking?
Boaz High School is ranked #962 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Boaz High School often compared to?
Boaz High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boaz High School?
The graduation rate of Boaz High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Boaz High School?
721 students attend Boaz High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Boaz High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boaz High School?
Boaz High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boaz High School offer ?
Boaz High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boaz High School part of?
Boaz High School is part of Boaz City School District.
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