For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,122 students in 35210, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35210, AL is Shades Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 35210 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35210, AL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35210 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shades Valley High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35210, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shades Valley High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,122 students
35210, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alabama Clinical Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Shades Valley Technical Academy (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
5191 Pine Whispers Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35210, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35210, AL include Shades Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35210?
1 public high schools are located in 35210.
What is the racial composition of students in 35210?
35210 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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