Parker High School

400 Abraham Woods Jr Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 773 students in grades 9-12, Parker 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 773 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Parker High School's student population of 773 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
773 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Parker High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker High School is 0.23, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#1214 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
24%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parker 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 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parker 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
10%
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Black
87%
32%
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White
1%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.23
This chart display the diversity score of Parker High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Parker High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parker High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parker High School's ranking?
Parker High School is ranked #1214 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parker High School?
The graduation rate of Parker High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Parker High School?
773 students attend Parker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Parker High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker High School?
Parker High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Parker High School offer ?
Parker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Parker High School part of?
Parker High School is part of Birmingham City School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Students' Last Day
June 04, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day for Teachers / Teacher Work Day
June 07, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 773 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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