Gordo High School

Gordo High School – 2024 Performance Report

School Overview

  • Name: Gordo High School

  • Address: 630 4th St NW, Gordo, AL 35466-0000

  • District: Pickens County

  • NCES ID: 01104

  • Grades Served: 7th through 12th Grade (07–12)

  • Total Enrollment: 481 Students

  • Poverty Level: Not Applicable

  • Title I Status: School-wide Title I

  • Support Status: Not a Support School

  • Status: Open

Overall Performance

  • Overall Score: 83 / 100

  • Overall Grade: B

Academic Indicators (State Accountability – 2024)

Academic Achievement

  • Score: 46.89

  • This score indicates below-average proficiency in key subjects. While better than some, it still reflects a need to strengthen foundational academic outcomes.

Academic Growth

  • Score: 92.09

  • A strong growth score shows that students are making significant progress annually, which is a positive sign of instructional effectiveness.

Graduation Rate

  • Score: 94.9

  • A high graduation rate demonstrates successful support for students completing high school on time.

School Quality / Student Success Indicators

Chronic Absenteeism

  • Rate: 14.1%

  • While not critical, this absenteeism rate suggests room for improvement in attendance and student engagement.

College and Career Readiness

  • Score: 92.86

  • A high readiness score means the majority of students graduate prepared for post-secondary education, training, or the workforce.

Summary & Insights

  • Strengths:

    • High academic growth, graduation rate, and college and career readiness reflect a school that effectively prepares students for the future.

    • Instructional strategies appear to be helping students improve year over year.

  • Areas for Improvement:

    • Academic proficiency still lags, suggesting a need to enhance curriculum delivery or intervention programs.

    • Chronic absenteeism, while moderate, should be addressed to ensure consistent student learning and participation.