Summary:
Zip code 36544, encompassing the Irvington area of Alabama, is served by a single public high school, Alma Bryant High School, which educates students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Mobile County school district.
For parents in this area, Alma Bryant High School is the sole educational option, and it presents a picture of a large institution (1,624 students) with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 and a moderate-to-high level of economic need, as 57.2% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school's most impressive attribute is its dramatic academic turnaround, particularly in English, where proficiency soared from 18.45% to 40.33% in a single year—now outperforming both the district (28.57%) and state (33.73%) averages. This improvement is part of a broader trend, with mathematics and science also showing strong gains of over 5 percentage points each. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.7%, less than half the district (12.8%) and state (12.0%) averages, which likely contributes to its academic momentum. Its state ranking has improved to 148th out of 380 schools (61st percentile, 3 stars), its best position in three years.
However, challenges remain. While English is a clear strength, mathematics (22.79%) and science (27.61%) proficiency still trail state averages by 4.42 and 8.56 points, respectively. The graduation rate of 85.8% mirrors the district average but falls 5.7 points below the state's 91.5%, suggesting a district-wide issue. Despite these gaps, the consistent year-over-year growth across all subjects, combined with excellent attendance, indicates a school on a strong upward trajectory. Parents should view Alma Bryant High School as an improving institution with a positive school culture, though continued focus on STEM subjects and graduation rates will be key to closing remaining gaps.
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