Calera High School
School Overview
Calera High School is a public school located in Calera, Alabama. It is a school in Shelby County School District district.
According to the Alabama state assessment result, about 37% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 853 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 42 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 853 students are attending Calera High School. By gender, there are 425 and 428 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Calera High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 130 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| White | 100 | 51 | 49 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 130 | 66 | 64 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 42 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Calera High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 85.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 42 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 42 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 4.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 9.5% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 427 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 47,946 Households |
| Population | 126,888 |
| Male | 62,877 |
| Female | 66,573 |
| Child Population | 39,727 |
| Total Housing Units | 53,208 Units |
| Average House Value | $209,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $996 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.70% |
| Average Household Income | $74,259 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.96% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Calera High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 187 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 198 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Calera High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 187 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 27 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 71 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 45 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 198 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Shelby County
In Shelby County, 31 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.