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Birmingham City School District

ALBirmingham, Alabama•Jefferson County

Contact & Location

2015 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-4220
www.bhamcityschools.org
GreatSchools Profile

Enrollment & Schools

50
Total Schools
21,460
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary Schools
21
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
18
Middle Schools
High Schools
11
High Schools

Rating Distribution

4091%
Below Average
00%
Average
49%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
50
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
21
Middle
18
High
11

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

Black / African American
86%
Hispanic / Latino
11%
White
1%
Two or More Races
1%

Gender Distribution

57%Male
43%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

83%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
60%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

1.8
out of 10
Average ACT Score
—
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
—
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
80%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
11%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
91% (40)
Average
0% (0)
Above Average
9% (4)

Birmingham City School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Birmingham City School District

50 schools

Elementary Schools

(21)
1.9
Avondale Elementary School
Elementarypublic•328 students
0.3
Barrett Elementary School
Elementarypublic•405 students
1.6
Central Pk Elementary School
Elementarypublic•447 students
3.2
Charles A Brown Elementary School
Elementarypublic•307 students
8.2
Epic Alternative Elementary School
Elementarypublic•291 students
1.8
Glen Iris Elementary School
Elementarypublic•731 students
1.5
Hemphill Elementary School
Elementarypublic•336 students
—
Homebound Elementary School
Elementarypublic0
0.8
Huffman Academy
Elementarypublic•735 students
1.5
Martha Gaskins Middle School
Elementarypublic•509 students
1.9
Minor Elementary School
Elementarypublic•454 students
1.3
Norwood Elementary School
Elementarypublic•249 students
1.4
Oliver K5 School
Elementarypublic•389 students
2.1
Oxmoor K-5
Elementarypublic•478 students
7.9
Princeton School
Elementarypublic•203 students
1.4
Richard Arrington Elementary
Elementarypublic•374 students
1.1
Robinson Elementary School
Elementarypublic•344 students
2.2
Sun Valley Elementary School
Elementarypublic•611 students
1.6
Tuggle Elementary School
Elementarypublic•470 students
0.8
West End Academy
Elementarypublic•503 students
0.9
Wylam Elementary School
Elementarypublic•371 students

Middle Schools

(18)
0.4
Arrington Middle School
Middlepublic•330 students
0.4
Bush Hills Academy
Middlepublic•433 students
7.2
Christian School
Middlepublic•633 students
—
City Elementary School
Middlepublic0
—
Engle Day Treatment
Middlepublic0
0.8
Green Acres Middle School
Middlepublic•337 students
0.2
Hayes K-8
Middlepublic•658 students
0.5
Hudson K-Eight School
Middlepublic•633 students
0.5
Huffman Middle School
Middlepublic•399 students
1.2
Inglenook School
Middlepublic•333 students
0.3
Jones Valley Middle School
Middlepublic•502 students
0.4
Ossie Ware Mitchell Elementary School
Middlepublic•278 students
8.7
Phillips Academy
Middlepublic•654 students
0.3
Smith Middle School
Middlepublic•426 students
3.1
South Hampton Elementary School
Middlepublic•513 students
1.5
Washington Elementary School
Middlepublic•567 students
0.6
We Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Middlepublic•210 students
0.7
Wilkerson Middle School
Middlepublic•390 students

High Schools

(11)
—
Adolescent Day Treatment
Highpublic0
0.7
BCS Virtual Academy of Learning
Highpublic•287 students
1.2
George Washington Carver High School
Highpublic•531 students
0.9
Huffman High School-Magnet
Highpublic•1,147 students
0.3
Jackson-Olin High School
Highpublic•784 students
—
Kennedy Alternative School
Highpublic0
0.7
Parker High School
Highpublic•826 students
4.3
Ramsay High School
Highpublic•660 students
0.2
Wenonah High School
Highpublic•656 students
0.8
Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Highpublic•738 students
—
Workshop Incorporate
Highpublic0

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

Birmingham Adopts Racial Equity Plan

Alleged incident in Birmingham City School District · Alabama

The Birmingham City Schools Board of Education passed a resolution to develop a racial equity plan. This plan includes implementing a "culturally responsive curriculum" and providing resources for educators and students on the impact of bias and racism. The district aims to address historical inequities and disrupt patterns of racial inequality within its systems.

Occurred on October 12, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 50 schools in Birmingham City School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026