For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 854 students in 35204, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35204, AL is Parker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 35204 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35204, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35204 have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parker High School, with 66% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35204, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Abraham Woods Jr Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2370
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2370
Grades: 9-12
| 854 students
35204, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
507 3rd St N
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2190
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2190
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
901 9th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2250
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
1030 4th Terr W
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2800
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2800
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35204, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35204, AL include Parker High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35204?
1 public high schools are located in 35204.
What is the racial composition of students in 35204?
35204 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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