Vestavia Hills High School vs. Mountain Brook High School
Should I attend Vestavia Hills High School or Mountain Brook 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
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
Mountain Brook 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 1,561 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).
Serving 978 students in grades 10-12, Mountain Brook 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 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
10-12
10-12
Total Students
1,561 students
978 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#33 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
73%
Graduation Rate
96%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 10 Students
537
315
Grade 11 Students
523
330
Grade 12 Students
501
333
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
6%
n/a
% White
81%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
n/a