John Herbert Phillips Academy

John Herbert Phillips Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
2316 7th Ave N,  Birmingham, AL
Birmingham City Schools
4.5
4.2
618 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. E. Nzeocha
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
71%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.3%
State Average
27.8%
Science
7.4%
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
614:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Black
95.4%
Hispanic
2.6%
Two or more races
1.1%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 9 Reviews
5.0 Middle School Student
9/24/2017
I love Philips so much plus it is an IB school especially the pep rallies at the ymca across the street it is so amazing
3.0 NicheUser
11/9/2014
Dress code was too strict.
3.0 NicheUser
11/9/2014
Extracurricular sports include volleyball, football, basketball, and now lacrosse. while there are others these are the main and most popular sports at the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 23 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/27/2021
COvID-19 has really been hard. The teachers try but the inequalities are very clear.
5.0 parent
1/8/2020
Excellent experience compared to other city schools.
5.0 parent
12/12/2019
First class! The Assistant Principal and office staff are very helpful. This manner trickles down to the teachers that currently teach my child in the 2nd grade! World Class at its finest!
4.0 student
12/11/2019
I rate my school a 10, if not higher.

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John Herbert Phillips Academy is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Birmingham, AL and is served by the Birmingham City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 618 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. John Herbert Phillips Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $371,319. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alabama School Of Fine Arts, A.H. Parker High School, Ramsay High School, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Herbert Phillips Academy.

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