Very Good
#511 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 38% in state
Thompson High School
High School · Alabaster City · Alabaster, AL
An Alabaster City high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1921 Warrior Parkway, Alabaster, AL 35007
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thompson High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 31 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thompson 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,610/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alabaster), 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
$86,994
Median home value
$231,800
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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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.
Alabaster City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thompson High School is listed in Alabaster City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thompson High School
Thompson High School is a public high school in Alabaster, AL, part of Alabaster City, serving approximately 2,132 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thompson High School
What grades does Thompson High School serve?
Thompson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thompson High School?
Thompson High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thompson High School rank in AL?
Thompson High School ranks #511 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Thompson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thompson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Thompson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thompson High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Thompson High School a charter school?
No, Thompson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thompson High School a Title I school?
No, Thompson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thompson High School?
50.3% of students at Thompson 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
- 2,132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (205) 685-6700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 35007)
- 27,935
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 35007; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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