Center Point High School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall in 2023, declining slightly from #1214 in 2021 to #1258 in 2023.
Math, reading, and science proficiency rates remained at or below 5% in 2023, all significantly lower than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38% respectively.
Enrollment was steady around 764 students in grades 9–12, with minority enrollment at 99% and free or reduced price lunch eligibility rising to 91% in 2023, indicating increased socioeconomic challenges.
The student–teacher ratio held steady at 16:1 in 2023, consistent with previous years, and the graduation rate improved to approximately 90–94%, surpassing the state average of 88%.
Center Point High School is a Title I school in Birmingham, Alabama, serving a predominantly Black student body in a suburban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center Point High School's student population of 685 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
685 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
2011
Colors
White, Royal blue, Crimson, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Rankings
Center Point High School 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 Center Point High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1258 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
89%
31%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Center Point Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Point High School's ranking?
Center Point High School is ranked #1258 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Center Point High School often compared to?
Center Point High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver High School, Claychalkville High School 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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center Point High School?
The graduation rate of Center Point High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Center Point High School?
685 students attend Center Point High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Center Point High School students are Black, 8% 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 Center Point High School?
Center Point High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Center Point High School offer ?
Center Point High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Point High School part of?
Center Point High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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