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Homewood High School vs. Vestavia Hills High School

Should you attend Homewood High School or Vestavia Hills High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Homewood High School
1901 S Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Vestavia Hills High School
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Homewood High School ranked #106 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #43 in 2010 and fluctuating within the top 20% overall since 2014.
Math proficiency stood at 60% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though it declined from 73% in 2019; reading proficiency was 68%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment accounted for 36% of 1,308 students, with free lunch eligibility increasing to 25% in 2023 from 5% in 2000, indicating a socioeconomic shift.
The school served grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 in 2023, reflecting stable class sizes amid enrollment growth from 981 students in 1999 to 1,330 in 2023.
Homewood High School's 2023 graduation rate was 93%, higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, maintaining performance above the state level over the past decade.
Serving 1,624 students in grades 10-12, Vestavia Hills High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
1,308 students
1,624 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Homewood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vestavia Hills High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Homewood High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vestavia Hills High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
116 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Homewood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vestavia Hills High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Homewood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Homewood City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vestavia Hills City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#106 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#81 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Homewood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vestavia Hills High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in AL)
69%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homewood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vestavia Hills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homewood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vestavia Hills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homewood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vestavia Hills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 30% in AL)
≥99%
(Top 1% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Homewood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Vestavia Hills High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Homewood High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vestavia Hills High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
311
-
Grade 10 Students
346
577
Grade 11 Students
351
516
Grade 12 Students
300
531
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vestavia Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vestavia Hills City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Homewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vestavia Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vestavia Hills City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Homewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vestavia Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vestavia Hills City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Homewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vestavia Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vestavia Hills City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Homewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vestavia Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vestavia Hills City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Homewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vestavia Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vestavia Hills City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Homewood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Homewood City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vestavia Hills High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Homewood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Homewood City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vestavia Hills High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Homewood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Homewood City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vestavia Hills High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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