ALHighATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
JB Pennington High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Blountsville, Alabama|Blount County
Blountsville, AL 35031
School Profile
Grades
7–12
Enrollment
525
Student:Teacher
20.2:1
Locale
Rural
District
Blount CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
64.8%
Phone
(205)775-2050School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
41%
39th percentile in AL
Math Proficiency
15%
34th percentile in AL
Graduation Rate
>=95%
Chronic Absenteeism
5.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
1 courses offered
8 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
53 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
20 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
105 test takers
Athletics
18 sports, 21 teams
176 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Near average in ALTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
744
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
30.85
100% fully certified
Counselors
1.5
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,462
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,365
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,612
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 65%Local 19%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$255,600
+0.8% 1yr+23.9% 5yr
Birmingham, AL metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
22.9%
Below 150% poverty line
6.1%
Unemployment rate
10.2%
Uninsured residents
18.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,242
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,170
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
501 (43%)
Speech/Language Impairment
240 (21%)
Autism
125 (11%)
Other Health Impairment
125 (11%)
Intellectual Disability
78 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
8 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
507
Current enrollment
Stable(+1% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about JB Pennington High School
JB Pennington High School currently enrolls 525 students across High grade levels. The school operates under Blount County in AL.
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