Thompson High School is a high school located in the city of Alabaster, Alabama.
Serving 2,132 students in grades 9-12, Thompson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thompson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Thompson High School's student population of 2,132 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Year Founded
1921
School Rankings
Thompson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thompson High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
25%
32%
White
50%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompson High School's ranking?
Thompson High School is ranked #761 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Thompson High School often compared to?
Thompson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pelham High School, Chelsea High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thompson High School?
The graduation rate of Thompson High School is 97%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Thompson High School?
2,132 students attend Thompson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Thompson High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson High School?
Thompson High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thompson High School offer ?
Thompson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thompson High School part of?
Thompson High School is part of Alabaster City School District.
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