Homewood High School vs. Vestavia Hills High School
Should I attend Homewood High School or Vestavia Hills High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Homewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Vestavia Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,267 students in grades 9-12, Homewood High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 1,561 students in grades 10-12, Vestavia Hills High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
1,267 students
1,561 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#46 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
69%
Graduation Rate
95%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
370
-
Grade 10 Students
295
537
Grade 11 Students
300
523
Grade 12 Students
302
501
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
13%
4%
% Black
16%
6%
% White
64%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%