Bush Hills Steam Academy

900 16th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35208
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Bottom 50%
Serving 461 students in grades 6-8, Bush Hills Steam Academy 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bush Hills Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Bush Hills Steam Academy's student population of 461 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
461 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Bush Hills Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bush Hills Steam Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
#1262 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
24%
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13%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
95%
32%
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White
1%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bush Hills Steam Academy's ranking?
Bush Hills Steam Academy is ranked #1262 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bush Hills Steam Academy often compared to?
Bush Hills Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Central Park Elementary School, Princeton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Bush Hills Steam Academy?
461 students attend Bush Hills Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bush Hills Steam Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bush Hills Steam Academy?
Bush Hills Steam Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Bush Hills Steam Academy offer ?
Bush Hills Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bush Hills Steam Academy part of?
Bush Hills Steam Academy is part of Birmingham City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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