Tarrant High School

91 Black Creek Road
Birmingham, AL 35217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 579 students in grades 7-12, Tarrant 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tarrant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tarrant High School's student population of 579 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Tarrant 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 Tarrant High School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1262 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tarrant High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤1%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tarrant High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tarrant High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tarrant High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
42%
11%
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Black
52%
32%
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White
2%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Tarrant High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Tarrant High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tarrant High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tarrant High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tarrant High School's ranking?
Tarrant High School is ranked #1262 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tarrant High School?
The graduation rate of Tarrant High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tarrant High School?
579 students attend Tarrant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Tarrant High School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarrant High School?
Tarrant High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tarrant High School offer ?
Tarrant High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Tarrant High School part of?
Tarrant High School is part of Tarrant City School District.

School Reviews

2   2/22/2010
The educators are just uninterested, there are few extracurricular activities, and the students run the halls like wild animals.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - allen

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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