Summary:
Zip code 35223 is home to just one high school, Mountain Brook High School, which serves grades 10-12 and is part of the top-ranked Mountain Brook City district in Alabama.
For parents, this is a standout school by nearly every measure. Mountain Brook High School is ranked #3 out of 380 high schools in the state for the 2025-2026 school year, with a 98.7% graduation rate compared to the state average of 91.5%. Test scores are exceptional—87.46% of students are proficient in math versus 27.21% statewide, and science proficiency is 83.28% versus 36.17% statewide. The school also offers a favorable 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio and spends $16,839 per student. One area to note: English proficiency (78.18%) lags behind math and science, suggesting a relative focus on STEM subjects. Chronic absenteeism sits at 6.0%, which is half the state rate but notably higher than the district's 3.2% average—a discrepancy that indicates absenteeism is concentrated at the high school level within this district.
While the school's performance is elite, its state ranking actually slipped from #2 to #3 despite improving test scores, meaning other Alabama schools are improving even faster. With only 2.84% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school serves an overwhelmingly affluent population, which contributes to its strong outcomes. The school's scores are identical to the district's because it is the only high school in the district, making school and district metrics synonymous. Overall, Mountain Brook High School represents sustained academic excellence—a top-3 ranking for three consecutive years—and is an excellent choice for families seeking a high-achieving, well-resourced high school environment.
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