Fultondale High School was a combined middle school and high school in the Birmingham, Alabama suburb of Fultondale. It was one of fourteen high schools in the Jefferson County School System. School colors were navy blue and Burnt orange, and the athletic teams were called the Wildcats.
Serving 683 students in grades 7-12, Fultondale High School 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 6% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (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 683 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Fultondale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fultondale High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1126 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
34%
11%
Black
47%
32%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
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
- 'Fultondale High School' is a high school located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fultondale High School's ranking?
Fultondale High School is ranked #1126 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fultondale High School often compared to?
Fultondale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardendale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fultondale High School?
The graduation rate of Fultondale High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fultondale High School?
683 students attend Fultondale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fultondale High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fultondale High School?
Fultondale High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fultondale High School part of?
Fultondale High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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