Enterprise, a progressive city of
approximately 22,000, is located in southeast Alabama, 80 miles south of
Montgomery and 85 miles north of Panama City Beach, Florida. The
Enterprise City School System is comprised of 6 elementary schools, 3
junior highs, and one high school. Student enrollment in the system
exceeds 5,000. The system employs approximately 390 professionals, 220
support staff and operates under an annual budget of approximately $30
million.
The Enterprise City Schools were the first in Alabama to be fully
accredited by the State Department of Education and the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools. Students within the system
consistently score above state and national averages on such nationally-normed
tests as the American College Test (ACT) and the Stanford Achievement
Test.
Example: Average ACT scores over recent years
| |
English |
Math |
Reading |
Science Reasoning |
Composite |
| EHS |
22.5 |
21.3 |
22.6 |
21.6 |
22.2 |
| State |
20.2 |
19.5 |
20.5 |
20.0 |
20.2 |
| National |
20.5 |
20.7 |
21.4 |
21.0 |
21.0 |
Records indicate that 26% of Enterprise High School
graduates go directly to 4-year colleges, while 52% go on to
junior/community/technical colleges. In addition to the 78% of
college-bound graduates, 10% of the graduates begin full-time service
in the military with anticipation of earning a post-secondary degree.
Recent graduating classes have averaged over $2 million per year in
scholarships.
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Students at the 3 junior high schools have won numerous
awards at regional and statewide academic competitions, ranging from
science and social studies fairs to math tournaments, art exhibits, and
computer science fairs.
Special education programs offer the finest of professional services
to those with specific learning disabilities, the educable mentally
retarded, trainable mentally retarded, speech/hearing impaired,
emotionally conflicted, talented and gifted.
To ensure both the physical and emotional well being of students,
the Enterprise City Schools have placed cleanliness, upkeep, and
security of buildings and grounds in a position of high priority. The
system's Child Nutrition/Food Services Program has been recognized at
the state and national levels for its award-winning breakfasts and
lunches. Self-service programs are in place at each of the ten schools.
For students residing one or more miles from school, transportation is
provided by way of attractive, well-maintained buses. |
