Kate D Smith DAR High School

Kate D Smith DAR High School

Grant, Alabama

394 students

High School, Grades 9–12

#30

Best ACT in Alabama High Schools

394

Students

16.8:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg ACT Score

24

B+

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

7

B

courses offered
Average
AP Enrollment

46%

B-

of students
Excellent
Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

B

students per teacher
Average
Graduation Rate

95%

A+

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

46%

B-

Average
Math Proficiency

18%

C

Below Avg
Academic Grades

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Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Kate D Smith DAR High School.

National Tests

April 21, 2026 – May 29, 2026

ACT — School Day - Late Spring Online

Score release

May 5, 2026 – May 19, 2026

ACT — School Day - Late Spring Paper

Score release

May 14, 2026 – May 28, 2026

SAT — School Day

Score release

May 16, 2026 – May 30, 2026

SAT Score Release Date

Score release

May 19, 2026

AP African American Studies *Late

Test date

May 19, 2026

AP Japanese Language and Culture *Late

Test date
+72 more national tests this school year

School Milestones

May 13, 2026 – May 20, 2026

Graduation

Other
AL

May 20, 2026 – May 22, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other
AL

May 21, 2026 – May 29, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other

May 28, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other

June 4, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other
After Kate D Smith DAR High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

2

The University of Alabama

3

Auburn University

4

Jacksonville State University

5

University of Alabama - Birmingham

6

Northeast Alabama Community College

7

Snead State Community College

8

University of North Alabama

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School Details
School Mission

The mission of the Marshall County School District is to ensure all students have equitable access to a high-quality education. The federal programs department's main focus is to assist in closing the achievements gaps among our diverse student populations- low-income, racial minorities, English language learners, students with disabilities, etc. We gather input, plan, and disperse supplemental funding and resources to underserved communities, support special populations, and set accountability measures for improving student outcomes.

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