Hayes High School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2015 after serving grades 9 through 11, with enrollment previously around 700 to 870 students and a student–teacher ratio near 14:1 to 17:1.
The school's state ranking and test performance declined over time, with math proficiency dropping from 40% in 2012 to 3% in 2023, well below the state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency also fell sharply from 59% in 2012 to 17% in 2022, lower than the Alabama state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment and socioeconomic data reflected a predominantly low–income population, with free lunch eligibility near 90% in earlier years before closure.
Graduation rates varied widely but remained approximately equal to or slightly above the state average in most recent years prior to closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students (07-08)
702 students
Showing 1999–2008. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
49 teachers
Showing 1999–2008. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Asian
(07-08)1%
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)3%
3%
Black
(07-08)95%
36%
Showing 1999–2008. View full 20-year historical data
White
(07-08)1%
59%
Showing 1995–2008. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
79%
43%
Showing 1999–2008. View full 12-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hayes High School?
702 students attend Hayes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hayes High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Hayes High School offer ?
Hayes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Hayes High School part of?
Hayes High School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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