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Education at a Glance
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There are forty-five elementary, middle, and high schools
serving more than 27,000 students in Baldwin County. The Baldwin County
school system is the fifth largest in Alabama and more than half of the
county's teachers hold Master's degrees, and test scores have been above
national averages. In addition, there are several private and parochial
schools located in Baldwin County. Baldwin County also maintains two area
career/tech centers. The Robertsdale Area Vocational Center serves students
in Fairhope, Foley, and Robertsdale, and the North Baldwin Center for
Technology in Bay Minette serves students who attend Baldwin County High
School in Bay Minette and Daphne High School.
 Faulkner State
Community College's main campus is located in Bay Minette. Students may
pursue two-year Associates of Arts, Science, or Applied Science Degrees.
They may also choose a certificate or degree program available in a number
of one and two year career programs. Faulkner State also maintains extension
campuses in Fairhope and Gulf Shores. The Bay Minette campus has both men's
and women's dormitories and has over 2,400 students enrolled.
 The
University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, and an extension campus is
located in Fairhope. The University of Mobile, Spring Hill College, and
Bishop State Community College are also located in Mobile.
Columbia Southern University is located in Orange
Beach. It is an accredited distance learning
university. They offer bachelors and masters degrees in business,
computer science, human resource management, criminal justice, environmental
engineering, occupational safety and health, health administration and
research. |
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Baldwin County Public School Systems |
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Number of Public
Schools: |
45 |
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Number of High
Schools: |
7 |
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Number of Career
Tech Centers: |
2 |
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Number of High School Graduates |
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2010-2011 |
1,770 |
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Classroom Information*
2010-2011 |
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Classification |
All Schools |
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Teachers |
1,557 |
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Counselors |
75 |
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Librarians |
48 |
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Other Certified
Personnel |
107 |
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Support Staff |
1,572 |
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Highest College Degree Held by Teachers 2008 |
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6-Yr. Through
Doctorate |
4.6% |
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Master’s Degree |
51.8% |
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Bachelor’s Degree |
41.4% |
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Spending Per Student |
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2007-2008 |
$9,361.60 |
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ACT
Test |
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Baldwin County, AL |
State of Alabama |
United States |
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2001-2002 |
21.4 |
20.3 |
20.8 |
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2002-2003 |
21.1 |
20.3 |
20.8 |
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2003-2004 |
21.5 |
20.4 |
20.9 |
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2005-2006 |
21.2 |
20.2 |
21.1 |
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2006-2007 |
21.4 |
20.4 |
21.2 |
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2007-2008 |
21.1 |
20.4 |
21.1 |
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2008-2009 |
21.1 |
20.4 |
21.1 |
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Business Industry
Certified Programs |
93.3% |
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Stanford Achievement Test*
2007-2008 |
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% Tested |
Percentile |
% in Group |
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Grade 3 |
Reading |
98.97% |
62 |
100 |
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Math |
98.79% |
64 |
100 |
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Grade 4 |
Reading |
98.43% |
70 |
100 |
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Math |
98.52% |
72 |
100 |
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Grade 5 |
Reading |
98.72% |
67 |
100 |
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Math |
98.96% |
70 |
100 |
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Grade 6 |
Reading |
98.81% |
59 |
100 |
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Math |
98.81% |
69 |
100 |
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Grade 7 |
Reading |
98.65% |
64 |
100 |
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Math |
98.61% |
62 |
100 |
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Grade 8 |
Reading |
98.78% |
59 |
100 |
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Math |
98.74% |
61 |
100 |
Source: State Board of Education School Report Card 2009-2010
Baldwin County Programs:
 | Elementary Schools: Professional Learning
Communities; Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI); Alabama Math, Science &
Math Initiative (AMSTI); Talents Unlimited; Discipline-Based Arts
Education; Art; Music; Computer Lab Instruction; Thinking Maps; Character
Education; Physical Education; Enhancing Missouri's Instructional
Networked Strategies (eMINTS); EduTest; Comprehension Toolkit; Response to
Intervention Scott Foresman My Sidewalk. |
| Middle Schools: Music Education; Algebra;
Interdisciplinary Team Teaching; Literature and Reading Courses. |
| High Schools: 13 Areas of Career and Technical
Education are taught at various schools throughout the district,
including: Agriscience, Automotive, Aviation, Business Education,
Carpentry, Cosmetology, Culinary, Drafting, Family and Consumer Sciences,
HVAC, Health Science, Pre-Engineering, Teaching, and Welding Technology.
Science Courses in Physics, Chemistry, Marine Biology, and Human Anatomy.
Math Courses in Statistics and Calculus. Advanced Placement Courses and a
College Preparatory with Distinction Program. Average of $3.8 Million in
Scholarships Annually. |
| Pre-Engineering : The Baldwin County School
System has implemented a Pre-Engineering Program at Baldwin County High
School, Fairhope High School, and Foley High School. Additionally, Foley
High School provides a Geographic Information System (GIS) Program to
students. |
| International Baccalaureate Program : The
Baldwin County School System has implemented a International Baccalaurate at
Daphne and Fairhope High Schools. This program is a diploma program of
core courses that also seeks to develop the intellectual, personal,
emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly
globalizing world.
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Higher Education Institutions
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Institution |
Annual
Enrollment
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Location
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Two
Year Colleges |
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Faulkner State Community College |
4,628 (2010) |
Bay Minette, Gulf Shores, and Fairhope |
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Pensacola State College |
28,000 (2009-10) |
Pensacola |
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Bishop State Junior College |
3,600 (2009-10) |
Mobile |
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Remington College |
556
(2008-2009) |
Mobile |
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Capps College |
751 (2008-2009) |
Mobile, Foley and Pensacola |
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Enterprise-Ozark
Community College Aviation Center |
160
(2008-2009) |
Mobile |
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Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical College - NAS Pensacola |
200
(2008-2009) |
Pensacola |
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George Stone Tech |
700 (2009-10) |
Pensacola |
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Institution |
Enrollment
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Location
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Four
Year Colleges |
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University of West Florida |
11,599 (2010-2011) |
Pensacola |
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Springhill University |
1,500 (2010) |
Mobile |
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University of Mobile |
1,650 (2009-2010) |
Mobile |
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University of South Alabama |
15,007 (2010-2011) |
Mobile |
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United States Sports Academy |
1,200
(2008-2009) |
Daphne |
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Columbia Southern
University |
17,166 (2008-2009) |
Orange Beach |
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Faulkner University |
2,530 (2008-2009) |
Mobile |
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Troy State, U.S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola |
700
(2008-2009) |
Pensacola |
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