Spain Park High School

4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,503 students in grades 9-12, Spain Park High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in AL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spain Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Spain Park High School's student population of 1,503 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,503 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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School Rankings

Spain Park High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spain Park High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#322 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
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47%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spain Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spain Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Spain Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
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Hispanic
10%
11%
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Black
19%
32%
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White
61%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Spain Park High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spain Park High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Overview:
  • Spain Park High School is a school located in Hoover, Alabama and resides in the Hoover City School district.
  • Year of Creation: Spain Park High School opened in the Fall of 2001.
  • Structure: Spain Park consists of 2 buildings. It also contains a 500 seat auditorium, two gymnasiums, two baseball fields, two softball fields, two football fields, six tennis courts, a separate soccer stadium, and an 8,000-seat football stadium.
  • Academics: The academics at Spain Park are very diverse and have an excellent reputation.
  • Sports: Spain Park offers a variety of sports including but not limited to football, track and field, soccer, tennis, wrestling, golf, and basketball.
  • Extracurricular Activities: Spain Park offers many extracurricular activities such as band, fine arts (performing arts, visual arts, culinary etc.), physical education courses, and various academic programs.
  • Spain Park High School's football team was featured on MTV's television program "Two a Days" as one of the opposing football teams to Hoover High School's football team. The show has had mixed reviews and many think it has enhanced its already "redneck jock" image.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spain Park High School's ranking?
Spain Park High School is ranked #322 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Spain Park High School often compared to?
Spain Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spain Park High School?
The graduation rate of Spain Park High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Spain Park High School?
1,503 students attend Spain Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Spain Park High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spain Park High School?
Spain Park High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spain Park High School offer ?
Spain Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spain Park High School part of?
Spain Park High School is part of Hoover City School District.

School Reviews

5   3/2/2019
Love this school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - P715
2   1/27/2009
This is a school with incredible resources, students and potential. And it's an excellent school, but could be so much more if the principal understood what is important. The students' academic and personal growth is important, listening to parents' concerns is important, and equal treatment of all students regardless of race, sex, intelligence level or personal beliefs is also important. The blue ribbon status, ultimately, is not important. Unfortunately it seems to be all the principal is focused on. He rules the school with an iron fist and creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation. I am terribly not impressed with his leadership and neither are the students.
- Posted by Parent - rache

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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