For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,203 students in Alabaster, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Alabaster, AL is Thompson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabaster, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Alabaster have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Alabaster, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thompson High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Alabaster, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thompson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,203 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Direction
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
701 Hwy 70
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 682-5910
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 682-5910
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alabaster, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nonesupplied
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Developing Alabama Youth Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
632 11th Ave Sw
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
10111 Highway 119
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Grades: 6
| 489 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Alabaster, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Alabaster, AL include Thompson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Alabaster?
2 public high schools are located in Alabaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabaster?
Alabaster public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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