Hayes High School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2015 after serving grades 9 through 11, with enrollment previously around 700 to 870 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio near 14:1 to 17:1.
The school's state ranking and test performance declined over time, with math proficiency dropping from 40% in 2012 to 3% in 2023, well below the state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency also fell sharply from 59% in 2012 to 17% in 2022, lower than the Alabama state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment and socioeconomic data reflected a predominantly low鈥搃ncome population, with free lunch eligibility near 90% in earlier years before closure.
Graduation rates varied widely but remained approximately equal to or slightly above the state average in most recent years prior to closure.
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Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students (07-08)
702 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)1%
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)3%
4%
Black
(07-08)95%
36%
White
(07-08)1%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Hayes High School?
702 students attend Hayes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hayes High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Hayes High School offer ?
Hayes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Hayes High School part of?
Hayes High School is part of Birmingham City School District.