Shades Valley Technical Academy in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2010, previously serving grades 9–12 with an enrollment peak of 28 students and a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 in recent years.
The school's graduation rate declined from 94% in 2019 to 83% in 2023, consistently below the state average which ranged from 88% to 90%.
Math proficiency fell sharply from 92% in 2012 to 10% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, indicating a significant performance decline over time.
Reading proficiency dropped from 87% in 2012 to 32% in 2022, lower than the Alabama state average of 47% in 2022.
Minority enrollment included 16 Black students and 12 White students when operational; 18% of students qualified for free lunch and 4% for reduced price lunch in the final active years.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
28 students
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
31%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
50%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shades Valley Technical Academy?
28 students attend Shades Valley Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Shades Valley Technical Academy students are Black, and 43% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shades Valley Technical Academy?
Shades Valley Technical Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shades Valley Technical Academy offer ?
Shades Valley Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shades Valley Technical Academy part of?
Shades Valley Technical Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
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