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Birmingham City Schools

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 44 reviews
    C-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C-
    2. Diversity
      C
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      C-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      C
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Birmingham City Schools is a public school district located in Birmingham, AL. It has 24,070 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 21% of students are at least proficient in math and 20% in reading.
    Address
    2015 Park Place North
    Birmingham, AL 35203
    Telephone
    (205) 231-4220
    Website
    bhamcityschools.org
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    Birmingham City Schools Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    20%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    21%
    Average Graduation Rate
    77%
    Average SAT
    1020
    69 responses
    Average ACT
    20
    859 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    C
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    24,070
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    65%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $59,024
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.4%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $297,451,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,040/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      54%
    • Support Services
      39%
    • Other
      7%
    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $46,401
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,028
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $162,600
    National
    $184,700

    Birmingham City Schools Reviews

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    What I like about Birmingham City Schools is that they give courses for high paying job professions. I also like how they teach you real-world situations and on-the-job experiences through field trips. There is always that one teacher (or two) that you will remember at any of the schools in the system. What I dislike about Birmingham City Schools is the environment of kids that are very immature. They fully don't know that Birmingham City Schools is trying to turn African Americans and Hispanics into intelligent, high academic students with jobs that helps them pay for their family. One of my teachers from BCS told me, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. -Nelson Mandela". That stuck with me for 5 years til this day.
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    Birmingham City Schools strive for excellence! You can tell that all of the faculty cares deeply for every student. Their environment is designed to help students learn and grow in academics, and personal growth. The facilities are kept up with, and always clean. They arrange several fun events for students and their families to participate, making a child's education not only the school's job, but a community involvement.
    The principal was very supportive and concern about the student body. He tried to ensure everyone safety . He would would talk to you and if you needed help in yourstodry academics, he would make sure the teachers worked with you so that you want fail the class. BHC receivs a lot of negative attentions but when things are well and a student is doing something good, the media does not cover that story. All kids from HUffman arent bad. At the end of the school year my graduating class felt like a family.