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Huffman High Schoolmagnet

900 Springville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,147 students in grades 8-12, Huffman High Schoolmagnet 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 2% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Huffman High Schoolmagnet's student population of 1,147 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,147 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Huffman High Schoolmagnet 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 Huffman High Schoolmagnet is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1284 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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2%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Huffman High Schoolmagnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Huffman High Schoolmagnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Huffman High Schoolmagnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Huffman High Schoolmagnet and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Huffman High Schoolmagnet and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
87%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Huffman High Schoolmagnet and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Huffman High Schoolmagnet and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Huffman High Schoolmagnet and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.23
This chart displays the diversity score of Huffman High Schoolmagnet and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Huffman High Schoolmagnet and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Huffman High Schoolmagnet and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Huffman High Schoolmagnet and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • Huffman High School is a secondary school located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school colors are orange and green. The school's athletic teams are known as the Vikings.
  • Notable alumni: Notable alumni of Huffman High School include: Ruben Studdard, winner of the American Idol second season.
  • The school holds the national title for best drum majors, danceline, percussion & the second ranked band in the United States according to the 2006 National High School High-Stepping Championship.
  • Andre Smith, the first offensive lineman to win Mr. Football in the state of Alabama, graduated in 2006. He is now the starting left tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team and was the number one rated high school offensive lineman in 2006.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huffman High Schoolmagnet's ranking?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet is ranked #1284 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Huffman High Schoolmagnet often compared to?
Huffman High Schoolmagnetis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
The graduation rate of Huffman High Schoolmagnet is 86%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
1,147 students attend Huffman High Schoolmagnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Huffman High Schoolmagnet students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huffman High Schoolmagnet?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Huffman High Schoolmagnet offer ?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Huffman High Schoolmagnet part of?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Huffman High Schoolmagnet located?
Huffman High Schoolmagnet is located in the Spring Lake neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Spring Lake.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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