Gardendale High School

800 Main St
Gardendale, AL 35071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,047 students in grades 9-12, Gardendale 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 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,047 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gardendale High School's student population of 1,047 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,047 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Gardendale 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 Gardendale High School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#883 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gardendale High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gardendale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gardendale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gardendale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gardendale High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gardendale High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gardendale High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gardendale High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gardendale High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gardendale High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gardendale High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Gardendale High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Gardendale High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gardendale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gardendale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gardendale High School's ranking?
Gardendale High School is ranked #883 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Gardendale High School often compared to?
Gardendale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mortimer Jordan High School, Fultondale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gardendale High School?
The graduation rate of Gardendale High School is 91%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gardendale High School?
1,047 students attend Gardendale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Gardendale High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardendale High School?
Gardendale High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gardendale High School offer ?
Gardendale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gardendale High School part of?
Gardendale High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,047 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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