Jo Johnson High School, a Huntsville City public high school serving grades 9–12, was closed in 2023 after enrolling 715 students with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
The school's state ranking declined from #1104 in 2010 to around #1264 in 2016, reflecting weaker performance trends before closure.
Math proficiency was consistently lower than the Alabama state average, with 22% in 2023 compared to the state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency was approximately equal to or slightly higher than the state average in recent years, reaching 51% in 2022 versus the state's 47%.
Minority and low–income enrollment increased over time, with free lunch eligibility rising to 62% by 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic challenges.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
715 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
7%
Black
(15-16)89%
33%
White
(15-16)1%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
2%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jo Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of Jo Johnson High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Jo Johnson High School?
715 students attend Jo Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jo Johnson High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jo Johnson High School?
Jo Johnson High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jo Johnson High School offer ?
Jo Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jo Johnson High School part of?
Jo Johnson High School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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