Serving 1,063 students in grades 9-12, Gardendale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,063 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Gardendale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardendale High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gardendale High School?
The graduation rate of Gardendale High School is 91%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gardendale High School?
1,063 students attend Gardendale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Gardendale High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardendale High School?
Gardendale High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gardendale High School offer ?
Gardendale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gardendale High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,063 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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