C+
Average
68/100

Calera High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 100 Calera Eagle Drive, Calera, AL 35040
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 21% · Math 18% proficient · 45th percentile in Alabama
Graduation
B+
94% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
1,053
Students
enrolled
19.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%45/100reading 29th percentile, math 62nd percentile among Alabama high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%76/10094% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency21% (−20 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency18% (−2 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate94% (+5 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%22%reading -15 pts, math -3 pts34th percentile (list)
Black12%12%reading -4 pts, math +5 pts64th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -13 pts, math -1 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -12 pts, math -2 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 100 Calera Eagle Drive
City Calera
ZIP Code 35040
District 0103030
NCES School ID 010303001170
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35040

Understanding the community around Calera High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,474
Per Capita Income $33,671
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%
High School or Higher 92.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $183,700
Median Rent $1,487
Owner-Occupied 80.1%
Renter-Occupied 19.9%
View full data for ZIP 35040 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Calera High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 42.7%
Black 43.1%
Hispanic/Latino 10.4%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,053
Teachers (FTE) 53.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Calera High?
Calera High has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Calera High?
Calera High has 1,053 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1.
What grades does Calera High serve?
Calera High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Calera High receive per student?
Calera High receives $12,606 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Calera High in 35040 ▼
Avg Home Value
$257,822
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,739
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
19.9%

Other Schools in 35040

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026