Serving 871 students in grades 9-12, Park Crossing 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 871 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Crossing High School's student population of 871 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
871 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Park Crossing 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 Park Crossing High School is 0.27, which is less 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
#1178 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
85%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Park Crossing High School's ranking?
Park Crossing High School is ranked #1178 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Park Crossing High School often compared to?
Park Crossing High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T Washington Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Park Crossing High School?
The graduation rate of Park Crossing High School is 88%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Park Crossing High School?
871 students attend Park Crossing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Park Crossing High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Crossing High School?
Park Crossing High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Park Crossing High School offer ?
Park Crossing High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Park Crossing High School part of?
Park Crossing High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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