Fultondale High School serves 660 students in grades 7-12.
Fultondale High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fultondale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fultondale High School's student population of 660 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fultondale High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fultondale High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1151 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
33%
9%
Black
43%
32%
White
23%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- 'Fultondale High School' is a high school located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fultondale High School's ranking?
Fultondale High School is ranked #1151 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fultondale High School?
The graduation rate of Fultondale High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fultondale High School?
660 students attend Fultondale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fultondale High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fultondale High School?
Fultondale High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fultondale High School offer ?
Fultondale High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Fultondale High School part of?
Fultondale High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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