East Limestone High School

East Limestone High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
15641 E Limestone Rd,  Athens, AL
Limestone County Schools
3.5
2.6
1,237 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Dennis W Black
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
80%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
28.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
27.7%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
487:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
67.8%
Black
21.2%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Alabama 148 Students
University of North Alabama 148 Students
Auburn University 138 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 124 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 113 Students
Calhoun Community College 106 Students
Troy University 88 Students
University of South Alabama 70 Students
Jacksonville State University 50 Students
Mississippi State University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 62 Students
Business 36 Students
Biology 34 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Physical Therapy 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Engineering 15 Students
Chemistry 15 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 137 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/27/2023
Some of the best parts of my experience are the friends I've made here, they are a group I can trust. They push me to try my best in everything I do. The sports are enjoyable for the most part. We have had good seasons for soccer the past few years that I've played. The basketball teams do good too. The few things I would really change is the food, no one likes it. I feel like we don't get the nutrients we need. I would also like there to be more diversity at this school.
4.0 NicheUser
3/6/2023
I attended ELHS for one year. The staff often care about making students successful, and despite some of the problems the school has with funding and things like that, they really make the environment the best it can be for their students to succeed.
2.0 Senior
9/12/2021
East Limestone is a great place if you are interested in your extracurricular activities, however the education is very poor, and I do not feel prepared for college in many cases because of the few resources.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/31/2024
Our experience with this school was nothing short of a nightmare. I have never been one to make excuses but only keep it real. This place has a serious bullying issue like no other. The thing with larger cities, is they will nip it in the bud but here they pretend like it does not exist. The good ol...
2.0 student
9/29/2023
I am also a current student at this school and I just have to say that when kids get the Chromebook there is nothing to charge it with so when some one is doing work at home and your computer dies how are you going to charge it. On the bus this morning a person had to have a clear back pack because...
1.0 student
4/6/2022
I am a current student that goes there and I will tell you my experience. The school is extremely unsanitary, fights are very frequent, drugs are an issue, girls are not allowed to go in their locker room or one of their bathrooms (it's bolted shut.) We are not allowed to use the restroom during ins...
1.0 parent
8/26/2021
The current superintendent has no leadership skills and is to afraid of political backlash to even put in a mask mandate for our children and the community. We are in the midst of the worst part of the pandemic and still they only mask mandate on a school bus yet not in the systems. Not to mention t...

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