Huffman High School is a four-year public high school in Birmingham, Alabama. It is the largest of seven high schools in the Birmingham City School System and is a magnet school open to students from across the district. School colors are green and orange, and the mascot is the Viking.
Serving 1,123 students in grades 8-12, Huffman High Schoolmagnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huffman High Schoolmagnet's student population of 1,123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Green, Orange
School Rankings
Huffman High Schoolmagnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huffman High Schoolmagnet is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1263 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
86%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Huffman High School is a secondary school located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school colors are orange and green. The school's athletic teams are known as the Vikings.
- Notable alumni: Notable alumni of Huffman High School include: Ruben Studdard, winner of the American Idol second season.
- The school holds the national title for best drum majors, danceline, percussion & the second ranked band in the United States according to the 2006 National High School High-Stepping Championship.
- Andre Smith, the first offensive lineman to win Mr. Football in the state of Alabama, graduated in 2006. He is now the starting left tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team and was the number one rated high school offensive lineman in 2006.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huffman High Schoolmagnet's ranking?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet is ranked #1263 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Huffman High Schoolmagnet often compared to?
Huffman High Schoolmagnetis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
The graduation rate of Huffman High Schoolmagnet is 88%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
1,123 students attend Huffman High Schoolmagnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Huffman High Schoolmagnet students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Huffman High Schoolmagnet offer ?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huffman High Schoolmagnet part of?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Huffman High Schoolmagnet located?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet is located in the Spring Lake neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Spring Lake.
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