Theodore High School is a four-year senior high school located in Theodore, Alabama, United States. The school operates in the Mobile County Public School System. There are roughly 1,700 students and 100-110 staff members at the school.
Serving 1,234 students in grades 9-12, Theodore High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Theodore High School's student population of 1,234 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Theodore 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 Theodore High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
30%
32%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore High School's ranking?
Theodore High School is ranked #1135 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Theodore High School often compared to?
Theodore High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alma Bryant High School, Baker High School, Wp Davidson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Theodore High School?
The graduation rate of Theodore High School is 76%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Theodore High School?
1,234 students attend Theodore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Theodore High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore High School?
Theodore High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Theodore High School offer ?
Theodore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Theodore High School part of?
Theodore High School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Theodore High School located?
Theodore High School is located in the Bellmont neighborhood of Theodore, AL.
School Reviews
2 5/10/2010
The school has had a SERIOUS drug problem that has been consistently swept under the carpet OR OUT THE DOOR for the past four years. When the resource officer and the faculty begin to DEAL WITH THE DRUG DEALERS at the correct level ~ they may have fewer drop outs~ Zero Tolerance policy is not meant to weed out the weed smokers condemning them to a bleak outlook with no where left for educational opportunities than POINTE The system is broken and Theodore is partially to blame
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