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#1276 of 1,356 schools in AL
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
High School · Birmingham City · Birmingham, AL
A Birmingham City high school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
950 Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215
- Math 2% proficient (2022)
- Reading 4% proficient (2022)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Huffman High Schoolmagnet score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Huffman High Schoolmagnet sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Birmingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,854
Median home value
$146,900
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Center Point High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Banks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Banks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Birmingham City
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #33 of 42
- District spending per student
- $16,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Huffman High Schoolmagnet is listed in Birmingham City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Huffman High Schoolmagnet is a public high school in Birmingham, AL, part of Birmingham City, serving approximately 1,123 students in grades 8th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,276 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Huffman High Schoolmagnet
What grades does Huffman High Schoolmagnet serve?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet has an enrollment of approximately 1,123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Huffman High Schoolmagnet is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Huffman High Schoolmagnet rank in AL?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet ranks #1,276 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Huffman High Schoolmagnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Huffman High Schoolmagnet has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Huffman High Schoolmagnet a charter school?
No, Huffman High Schoolmagnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Huffman High Schoolmagnet a Title I school?
No, Huffman High Schoolmagnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
71.4% of students at Huffman High Schoolmagnet qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (205) 231-5000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 35215)
- 46,372
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35215; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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