A
Very Good
86/100

Ramsay High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1800 13th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 37% · Math 17% proficient · 62nd percentile in Alabama
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
711
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%62/100reading 68th percentile, math 57th percentile among Alabama high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%92/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−4 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−3 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+8 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black37%12%reading +21 pts, math +5 pts93rd percentile (list)
Low-income32%12%reading +8 pts, math +2 pts73rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1800 13th Ave S
City Birmingham
ZIP Code 35205
District 0100390
NCES School ID 010039000176
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35205

Understanding the community around Ramsay High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,681
Per Capita Income $39,836
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.8%
High School or Higher 95.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $268,900
Median Rent $978
Owner-Occupied 30.7%
Renter-Occupied 69.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ramsay High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.0%
Female 52.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 95.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.4%
White 0.6%
Two or More Races 1.0%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 711
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ramsay High School?
Ramsay High School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ramsay High School?
Ramsay High School has 711 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Ramsay High School serve?
Ramsay High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ramsay High School receive per student?
Ramsay High School receives $15,867 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ramsay High School in 35205 ▼
Avg Home Value
$231,750
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
69.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026