A.H. Parker High School

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A.H. Parker High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Blvd,  Birmingham, AL
Birmingham City Schools
3.7
773 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Cedric R Tatum
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
14%
Average GPA
3.14
Graduation Rate
66%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.14
Reading Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
440
Verbal
540
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
18
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
97.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
72.4%
State Average
27.8%
Science
51.6%
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
232:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.6%
Female
44.4%
Black
79.9%
Hispanic
17.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Alabama State University 169 Students
Alabama A&M University 167 Students
The University of Alabama 151 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 135 Students
Troy University 120 Students
Jacksonville State University 111 Students
Auburn University 98 Students
Tuskegee University 88 Students
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham 68 Students
University of South Alabama 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 62 Students
Business 37 Students
Biology 22 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Small Business Management 14 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 14 Students
Cosmetology 14 Students
Mechanical Engineering 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 106 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/21/2025
My experience so far as I come to the end of the first semester has been great. Parker High school offers a great learning opportunity, and the atmosphere is positive.
5.0 Senior
11/11/2024
A.H Parker High School is a great high school from the teachers to the front office staff every day is a great day to be a BISON!
5.0 Junior
5/29/2022
The school provides a unique environment that only Parker holds simply because of it's historical history behind the school being invented.

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A.H. Parker High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Birmingham, AL and is served by the Birmingham City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 773 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 14% are proficient in reading. A.H. Parker High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.14, the graduation rate is 66%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $176,044. Discover additional schools in the area, like Homebound High School, Alabama School Of Fine Arts, Ramsay High School, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near A.H. Parker High School.

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