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Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus

2020 Pizitz Drive, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 · (205) 402-5300 · Jefferson County
GRADES 09–09HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL548 STUDENTS
Enrollment
548
High
DISTRICT 1,087 · STATE 682
Student : Teacher
17.7:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 17.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
9%
52 students
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 58%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
548
Student demographics
White
44782%
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
234%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 12%
Black
316%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 31%
Asian
387%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 1%
Two+
92%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
27550%
Female
27350%

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About Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus

As a cozy secondary school in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus works with 548 students from grade 9, one of the schools within Vestavia Hills City.

Across the 9 schools in Vestavia Hills City (6,934 students total), Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus lists that nearly all students (82%) are White. The remainder consists of 7% Asian, 6% Black, 4% Hispanic. That is noticeably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 48%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus lists 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.7:1. The state averages about 17.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 9% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Jefferson County (around 52%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Jefferson County) records that median household income runs about $66,388, about 36% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, Jefferson County runs 181 public schools (combined enrollment of about 97,401 students), of which Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus is one.

Vestavia Hills High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus.

Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus operates from an outer-ring location.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Jefferson County at a glance

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Population
667,755
Census ACS
Median income
$66,388
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
181
97,401 students

Quick facts

School name
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
District
Vestavia Hills City
Address
2020 Pizitz Drive, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Phone
(205) 402-5300
County
Jefferson County
Level
High
Grade range
09–09
Total enrollment
548
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
52 (9%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
010343002500
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
How many students attend Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus?
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus enrolls approximately 548 students in grades 09-09.
Is Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus an elementary, middle, or high school?
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus is a high school covering grades 09-09.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus is approximately 17.7:1 (31 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus?
At Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus, the student body is approximately 82% White, 4% Hispanic, 6% Black, 7% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus?
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus is overseen by Vestavia Hills City in Jefferson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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