Fultondale High School ranked #1144 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #878 in 2012 and remaining in the bottom 50% overall for state rankings of public schools.
Graduation rate was 95% in 2023, ranking in the top 5% statewide and exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%.
Math proficiency was 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 23%, lower than the state average of 47%, both showing downward trends since 2013.
Minority enrollment was 84% with Hispanic and Black students comprising the majority; enrollment increased to 683 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
Serving grades 7–12, this Jefferson County, Alabama public high school is Title I eligible and had 82% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic factors.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fultondale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Fultondale High School's student population of 683 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wildcat
School Rankings
Fultondale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fultondale High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1144 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
34%
11%
Black
47%
32%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
- 'Fultondale High School' is a high school located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fultondale High School's ranking?
Fultondale High School is ranked #1144 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fultondale High School often compared to?
Fultondale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardendale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fultondale High School?
The graduation rate of Fultondale High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fultondale High School?
683 students attend Fultondale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fultondale High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fultondale High School?
Fultondale High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fultondale High School offer ?
Fultondale High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fultondale High School part of?
Fultondale High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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