High Schools in Pelham City

Summary:

Pelham City, Alabama is home to a single high school, Pelham High School, which serves grades 9-12. This standout institution is ranked in the top 22% of high schools in the state, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years and boasting a graduation rate of 90%, exceeding the state average.

Pelham High School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 11th-grade test scores in math, science, and English surpassing state averages. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 15.7, slightly lower than the state's average, and spends $11,406 per student. While 48.73% of Pelham High School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic need, the school's ability to cater to a diverse community is commendable.

Despite a slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% compared to the state's target of 10%, Pelham High School's overall performance and recognition as a top-tier institution in Pelham City and the state of Alabama make it an attractive option for families considering the area. The school's strong academic foundation, high graduation rates, and diverse student population contribute to its reputation as a standout high school in the region.

District Detail

3160 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124

(205) 624-3700

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 135 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,444

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)	Summative Assessment Science (2025)	Summative Assessment English (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pelham High School	Public	9-12	2500 Panther Cir	Pelham	35124	Shelby County	Pelham City	No	No	No	No	(205) 624-3701	1,076	73	14.8	43.2%	469 (43.6%)	212 (19.7%)	320 (29.7%)	30 (2.8%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (3.7%)	76	82^nd of 374 public high schools	78.1%		78.2	62^nd of 378 public high schools	83.6%	20	27.0	40.9	38.3	$11,406	$899	$10,506

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Shelby County	0.45 mi	33	34^th
Hoover City	2.8 mi	18	15^th
Alabaster City	5.73 mi	6	22^nd
Vestavia Hills City	7.58 mi	9	2^nd
Bessemer City	8.48 mi	9	131^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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