Ramsay High School
Tel:
(205)231-7000
- Ramsay High School serves 799 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% 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
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ramsay High School's student population of 799 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 799 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ramsay High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same 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 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #490 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 97% | 33% |
| White | 2% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Birmingham City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ramsay High School is Adolescent Day Treatment (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Adolescent Day Treatment (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary 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 35233
(205)934-1241 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 35223
(205)934-3476 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)934-5085 0.7 K-12 n/a - Birmingham Glen Iris Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 835 students
0.8 miles
1115 11th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205)231-7440 0.8 PK-5 835 - Birmingham Epic School Grades: PK-5 | 421 students
1.0 miles
1000 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205)231-7370 1.0 PK-5 421
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 |
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