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#705 of 1,356 schools in AL
Ramsay High School
High School · Birmingham City · Birmingham, AL
A Birmingham City high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 13th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ramsay High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
60.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ramsay High School 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$49,194
Median home value
$292,000
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
56.2%
Homeownership
31.2%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Glen Iris Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Islamic Academy of AlabamaPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Huffman High SchoolmagnetEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 8–12 | Not available | 1,123 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #18 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
Ramsay High School is listed in Birmingham City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ramsay High School
Ramsay High School is a public high school in Birmingham, AL, part of Birmingham City, serving approximately 711 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #705 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ramsay High School
What grades does Ramsay High School serve?
Ramsay High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ramsay High School?
Ramsay High School has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramsay High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ramsay High School rank in AL?
Ramsay High School ranks #705 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Ramsay High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ramsay High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ramsay High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ramsay High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ramsay High School a charter school?
No, Ramsay High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ramsay High School a Title I school?
No, Ramsay High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ramsay High School?
60.6% of students at Ramsay High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 711
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.0%
- Phone
- (205) 231-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 35205)
- 18,955
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
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 35205; 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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