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Mountain Brook High School vs. Homewood High School

Should you attend Mountain Brook High School or Homewood 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.

School Overview

School
Mountain Brook High School
3650 Bethune Dr
Birmingham, AL 35223
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10/
10
Top 5%
Homewood High School
1901 S Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

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%)
Overview
Serving 970 students in grades 10-12, Mountain Brook High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
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.
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
970 students
1,308 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Brook 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 Homewood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain Brook High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Homewood High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
108 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Brook 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 Homewood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Brook High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mountain Brook 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 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.

Test Scores

#59 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
#106 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain Brook 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 Homewood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 1% in AL)
60%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Brook High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mountain Brook 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 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.
69%
(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 Mountain Brook High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mountain Brook 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 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.
75%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Brook High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mountain Brook 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 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.
97%
(Top 5% in AL)
93%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mountain Brook High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mountain Brook 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 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mountain Brook High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Homewood High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
311
Grade 10 Students
328
346
Grade 11 Students
318
351
Grade 12 Students
324
300

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain Brook High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mountain Brook 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 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.
% Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain Brook High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mountain Brook 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 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.
% Black
n/a
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain Brook High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mountain Brook City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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.
% White
93%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain Brook High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mountain Brook 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 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain Brook High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mountain Brook 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 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.
0.13
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain Brook High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mountain Brook 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 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
26%
n/a
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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
3%
n/a
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.
 
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