Calera High School

8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown

About Calera High School

Calera High School is a public high school located in Calera, Alabama. It is part of the Shelby County Schools district and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a strong academic program, with a variety of courses and extracurricular activities to choose from. The school also offers a wide range of sports teams, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, and track and field.
Calera High School has a long history of success in academics and athletics. The school has consistently ranked among the top schools in the state for academic performance, and its sports teams have won numerous championships over the years.
The school is also known for its strong sense of community and school spirit. Students and staff alike take pride in their school and strive to make it the best it can be. The school also has a number of clubs and organizations, such as the National Honor Society, Key Club, and Student Council, which provide students with the opportunity to become involved in the school and community.
Calera High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong academic and athletic programs, sense of community, and numerous clubs and organizations, it is a great place to attend high school.

Address:

100 Calera Eagle Drive
Calera, AL 35040

Phone:

(205) 682-6100

Site:

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us

Grades:

9 – 12

Enrollment:

970 students

Overview Calera High School

Calera High School serves 970 students in grades 9-12.
Calera High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Calera High School

Calera High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Calera High School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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