Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus

Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus serves 531 ninth-grade students in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, providing a dedicated environment specifically designed for the high school transition year. With 36 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1, allowing for more personalized attention during this crucial academic period. The school has earned a solid MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #271 out of 1,360 schools statewide, placing it in the 80th percentile among Alabama schools.

This performance reflects the school's commitment to supporting freshmen as they adapt to high school expectations and coursework. Located at 2020 Pizitz Drive in Jefferson County, the freshman campus operates as part of the larger Vestavia Hills school system. The surrounding community in the 35216 ZIP code is notably well-educated, with 53% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 9.1%.

The area's median household income of $68,237 and median home value of $353,600 reflect a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class community. The school sits in a large suburban setting that provides students with a structured environment to begin their high school journey in an established, education-focused community.