Original Research by School Decision on Beauregard High School
Beauregard High School is a regular public high school in the Lee County School District, located on a state highway near Opelika. It serves students in grades nine through twelve. The school is not a charter or magnet school. Information about its Title I status was not available.
The student body is moderately sized for a high school. A substantial majority of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a community with significant economic need. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly white, with a notable share of Black students, a smaller share of Hispanic students, and a portion of students identifying as two or more races. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not included in the available profile.
Academically, Beauregard High School participates in Alabama’s state assessment program, though only a single year of results was available for review. Performance across subjects was modest. In English language arts, about a quarter of students met the state’s proficiency standard, and in math approximately a third did so. Science proficiency was slightly higher, though still below a two-fifths threshold. With only one year of data, no trend can be assessed. The school’s performance relative to other high schools in Lee County could not be gauged, as comparison metrics were not reported. Key outcome measures such as the four-year graduation rate were also absent from the data; a parent or guardian may want to ask the school directly about graduation outcomes and postsecondary planning.
No information was available about the school’s course offerings, including Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, or career-technical programs. Similarly, data on discipline, staffing, and attendance were not present in this profile. These are common gaps for schools that do not report to the Civil Rights Data Collection or that have incomplete state data, but they leave a limited picture of the day-to-day environment.
The surrounding area, Opelika, is the county seat of Lee County and part of the Auburn-Opelika metropolitan region. It has a mixed economy anchored by East Alabama Health, Auburn University, and a history of manufacturing investment. The city has seen steady population growth and recent public investments in a new library and sports complex. Home values in the school’s ZIP code area are somewhat above the statewide typical level but below the national typical figure, consistent with the region’s position as a growing but affordable metro fringe. The city’s public transit is dial-a-ride, and the built environment ranges from a traditional downtown to suburban and industrial zones.
The larger Lee County School District has been experiencing enrollment growth, particularly in the Smiths Station area near Fort Moore, and a committee has been studying high school capacity options there. It is not clear from available information whether Beauregard High School faces similar enrollment pressure.
A family considering Beauregard High School will want to investigate academic programming, graduation rates, and college and career offerings directly with the school. The available data suggests a school serving a high-need population with state assessment results that may benefit from improved supports. The community context is one of moderate growth and moderate housing costs, with a mix of rural and suburban characteristics. The absence of several key data points means that much of the school’s actual performance and environment remains uncharacterized in this profile.
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