Thompson High School

Thompson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1921 Warrior Pky,  Alabaster, AL
Alabaster City Schools
4.1
3.8
2,132 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Daniel Steele
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
128
Full Time Teachers
128
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
45.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
44.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
28.4%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
348:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
51.8%
Black
24.3%
Hispanic
21.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Best HS For Athletes in Alabama
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Auburn University 694 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 621 Students
The University of Alabama 608 Students
University of South Alabama 344 Students
Troy University 310 Students
University of Montevallo 298 Students
Samford University 213 Students
Mississippi State University 194 Students
Jacksonville State University 186 Students
Jefferson State Community College 176 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 183 Students
Business 176 Students
Biology 156 Students
Psychology 129 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 99 Students
Engineering 65 Students
Computer Science 56 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 53 Students
Pre-Law Studies 53 Students
Physical Therapy 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 882 Reviews
2.0 Alum
5/28/2025
The only thing I can thank Thompson High School for are the people I've meet in my time there. My friends/peers are the most amazing people aside from my family of course. I've learned more from them than I have from the school and I will always be grateful for them but so badly do I wish I attend a high school that better prepared me for college, pushed me in academics as well as the arts, but also as a person.
5.0 Junior
4/13/2025
Since freshman year of high school, Thompson has been a very life-changing school and is very beneficial for college readiness and career readiness.
5.0 Senior
1/3/2025
I could not imagine growing up in any other school system. Thompson High School has so much love for the students and getting them involved in clubs, the community, athletics, and so much more. Our school has so many successful student athletes that have been prepared to go into our next phases of life.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/21/2025
Very satisfied with how much our schools have improved since gong independent. My children graduated with honors & are doing excellent in their colleges.
1.0 parent
10/17/2022
Thompson is such a great school to go to.
1.0 parent
1/22/2022
The ACS Superintendent and School Board’s (non) response to COVID (especially omicron) has been abysmal. They do not listen to parents (let alone scientists or medical experts) and we are tired of the same copy and pasted reports and emails. They suggest if we don’t like what they are doing, we can...
5.0 parent
10/22/2020
The administration and teachers are amazing from top to bottom!!!

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Thompson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Alabaster, AL, in the Alabaster neighborhood, and is served by the Alabaster City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 2,132 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Thompson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $311,545. Discover additional schools in the area, like Evangel Christian School, Thompson Middle School, Thompson Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Alabaster has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thompson High School.

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