School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (07-08)
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)n/a
4%
Black
(07-08)99%
36%
White
(07-08)1%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Opportunity Center At Riggins?
113 students attend Opportunity Center At Riggins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Opportunity Center At Riggins students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Opportunity Center At Riggins offer ?
Opportunity Center At Riggins offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Opportunity Center At Riggins part of?
Opportunity Center At Riggins is part of Birmingham City School District.
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