#161 of 304 high schools in Alabama
#11469 of 16,910 nationally
About Calera High
Calera High is a public high located in Calera, in the Shelby County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,018 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 161st of 304 ranked high schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is math proficiency (46th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,018.
There are 3 schools in Calera; Calera High ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Calera High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Calera High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Calera Intermediate School
Calera · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
747 students · 1.5 km away
Calera Elementary
Calera · Public elementary · Grades K–2
766 students · 2.4 km away
Calera Middle
Montevallo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
767 students · 6.0 km away
Montevallo Elementary School
Montevallo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
758 students · 8.5 km away
Montevallo High School
Montevallo · Public high · Grades 9–12
485 students · 8.8 km away
Montevallo Middle School
Montevallo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
346 students · 9.3 km away
Meadow View Elementary School
Alabaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
953 students · 10 km away
Jemison Intermediate School
Jemison · Public middle · Grades 4–6
468 students · 12 km away
Jemison Elementary School
Jemison · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
752 students · 13 km away
Jemison High School
Jemison · Public high · Grades 9–12
702 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Cullman High School
Cullman · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,014 students
Pinson Valley High School
Pinson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,025 students
Hartselle High School
Hartselle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,027 students
Austin High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students
Mountain Brook High School
Mountain Brook · Public high · Grades 10–12
985 students
Minor High School
Adamsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
978 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Calera High a good school?
Calera High has a Success Index (US) of 37.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #161 of 304 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Calera High rank in Alabama?
Calera High ranks #161 of 304 high schools in Alabama and #11469 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Calera High?
Calera High had 1,018 students in 2025.
Is Calera High a elementary school or a high school?
Calera High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Calera High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Calera High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.