Tarrant High School, a Birmingham, AL public high school serving grades 7–12, has a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the state average ratio of approximately 17:1.
The school's math proficiency is 1%, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 6%, showing a sustained decline from earlier years when math scores were higher.
Reading proficiency stands at 18%, which is lower than the state average of 47% and roughly equal to the district average of 17%, with minimal improvement over recent years.
Graduation rates range between 75% and 79%, falling below the Alabama state average of 88% and the Tarrant City district average of 77%.
Enrollment has increased from 406 students in 2000 to 579 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose substantially from 21% in 1999 to over 80% starting in 2014, reflecting significant socioeconomic changes in this Birmingham public high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tarrant High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Birmingham, AL, covering approximately 6.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tarrant High School's student population of 597 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Learners Today to Be Leaders Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Tarrant High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tarrant High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1243 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
42%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarrant High School's ranking?
Tarrant High School is ranked #1243 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tarrant High School?
The graduation rate of Tarrant High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tarrant High School?
597 students attend Tarrant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Tarrant High School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tarrant High School?
Tarrant High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tarrant High School offer ?
Tarrant High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tarrant High School part of?
Tarrant High School is part of Tarrant City School District.
School Reviews
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