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#837 of 1,356 schools in AL
Shades Valley High School
High School · Jefferson County · Irondale, AL
A Jefferson County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6100 Old Leeds Rd, Irondale, AL 35210
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shades Valley High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shades Valley 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,581/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irondale), 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
$72,632
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$1,164/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35210; 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 Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Banks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Banks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Higdon Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 7–12 | 3.6 mi | 57 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #23 of 55
- District spending per student
- $12,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shades Valley High School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shades Valley High School
Shades Valley High School is a public high school in Irondale, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 1,122 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shades Valley High School
What grades does Shades Valley High School serve?
Shades Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Shades Valley High School?
Shades Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shades Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shades Valley High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shades Valley High School rank in AL?
Shades Valley High School ranks #837 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Shades Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shades Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Shades Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shades Valley High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shades Valley High School a charter school?
No, Shades Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shades Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Shades Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shades Valley High School?
65.6% of students at Shades Valley 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
- 1,122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (205) 379-5350
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 35210)
- 13,878
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 35210; 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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