Ramsay High School
Tel:
(205)231-7000
- Ramsay High School serves 800 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ramsay High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower 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 45%.
Top Placements
Ramsay High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Ramsay High School's student population of 800 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 800 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Ramsay High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ramsay High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #104 out of 1270 schools (Top 10%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 46% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 97% | 33% |
| White | 1% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.59 |
| ||
| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 89% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Birmingham City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Ramsay High School is Adolescent Day Treatment (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Adolescent Day Treatment Special Education School
Grades: K-12
0.6 miles
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205)231-4633 0.6 K-12 n/a - Birmingham Engle Day Treatment Special Education School
Grades: 1-7
0.6 miles
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205)231-4776 0.6 1-7 n/a - Birmingham Spain Rehab Special Education School
Grades: K-12
0.7 miles
1717 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205)943-4169 0.7 K-12 n/a - Birmingham Glen Iris Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 737 students
0.8 miles
1115 11th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205)231-7440 0.8 PK-5 737 - Birmingham Epic School Grades: PK-5 | 410 students
1.0 miles
1000 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205)231-7370 1.0 PK-5 410
School Reviews
| 5 I attended Ramsey when the school was first integrated. I enjoyed the dance instructor and civic teacher.The experienced influenced my life. My hope is more diversity and continued success with preparing future successful and thoughtful leaders. - Posted by Student/Alumni - former dancer |
| 5 Not only does Ramsay provide an enriching academic experience, but it was awarded for having a safe campus relatively free of discipline problems. Also the athletic teams are extremely competitive with the basketball program having won 2 state championships and consitantly competing for state titles. - Posted by Teacher - coach |
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
1307 17TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL$365,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (0.18 miles from school)
-
1901 16TH AVE S APT E
BIRMINGHAM, AL$190,000- 2 Beds | 2 Baths
-
Condo
(0.25 miles from school)
-
108 PENNY LN
BIRMINGHAM, AL$774,900- 3 Beds | 4 Baths
- (0.27 miles from school)
-
1209 16TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL$280,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (0.28 miles from school)
Recent Articles
What is the best way to evaluate the quality of a public high school? Learn about the data available that helps parents choose a high school based upon how well their graduates perform in college.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the financial impact of COVID-19 on public schools and what to expect in the future. We’ll talk about the effects of budget cuts and other challenges affecting the public school system for the remainder of this school year and into the next.
As the nation works to recover from COVID-19, parents wonder what the fall of 2020 holds in terms of the upcoming school year. Read on to learn some tips for preparing for potential challenges and to see the answers to some of the biggest questions being asked by parents of school-age children.
