Serving 1,047 students in grades 9-12, Gardendale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 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: 1,047 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardendale High School's student population of 1,047 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,047 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gardendale 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 Gardendale High School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#883 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
29%
32%
White
61%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardendale High School's ranking?
Gardendale High School is ranked #883 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Gardendale High School often compared to?
Gardendale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mortimer Jordan High School, Fultondale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gardendale High School?
The graduation rate of Gardendale High School is 91%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gardendale High School?
1,047 students attend Gardendale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Gardendale High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardendale High School?
Gardendale High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gardendale High School offer ?
Gardendale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gardendale High School part of?
Gardendale High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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