City High School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2015 and served grades 9 through 12 before its closure.
The school's graduation rates showed fluctuations, peaking at 79% in 2014 but generally remaining below the state average which was around 88–91% from 2013 to 2019.
Math proficiency declined notably over time, with a 20% proficiency in 2015 compared to the state average of 40%, and an unusual spike to 69% in 2023 after closure.
Reading proficiency dropped sharply from 72% in 2013 to 19–26% range in later years, consistently lower than the state average near 40–47%.
Science proficiency was 10% in 2021 and improved slightly to 11% in 2022, both rates well below the state average of 36–38%.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
4%
Black
(09-10)100%
35%
White
(09-10)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend City High School?
12 students attend City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of City High School students are Black.
What grades does City High School offer ?
City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is City High School part of?
City High School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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