Ramsay High School

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Ramsay High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1800 13th Ave S,  Birmingham, AL
Birmingham City Schools
3.8
3.3
698 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cassandra Fincher-fells
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
490
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
48.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.4%
State Average
27.8%
Science
24.2%
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
241:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Black
94.5%
Hispanic
2.8%
Two or more races
1.8%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best Magnet HS in Alabama
#14 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.
The University of Alabama 538 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 463 Students
Auburn University 357 Students
Alabama A&M University 340 Students
Alabama State University 340 Students
Troy University 314 Students
Tuskegee University 287 Students
University of South Alabama 237 Students
Jacksonville State University 212 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 167 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 151 Students
Biology 124 Students
Business 123 Students
Psychology 113 Students
Computer Science 81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Pre-Law Studies 47 Students
Computer Software Engineering 46 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 284 Reviews
5.0 Alum
11/13/2025
Ramsay High School is one of the best high schools in Birmingham, Alabama. They provide multiple things, such as good educational growth, teaching you things such as leadership, determination, perseverance, and other such things.
4.0 Senior
5/9/2025
I love have competitive and talented everyone is in sports. Ramsay High School excels with strong academics, IB programs, dedicated staff, and diverse activities, preparing students for college, careers, and life success.
5.0 Senior
9/13/2024
My experience at Ramsay Highschool is great. The best parts of my experience with Ramsay Highschool are the programs and resources that they gave me. The worst parts of my experience with Ramsay Highschool is the cafeteria food. The cafeteria food is disgusting. I would like to the see the cafeteria food change into something more healthier.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/21/2024
Beware. Blank progress reports, grades not reported on time and they wait until the end of the every semester to put them in, students lose out on offers bc the school fails to properly communicate w colleges, transcripts get messed up so its good to make sure you have a copy every year bc it will n...
5.0 other
11/27/2013
I attend this school . I am apart of the new International Baccalaureate programme that they offer for 11th & 12th graders. It's an awesome school and is very open to different learning ideas. The only thing Ramsay needs to improve is the nutrition. Lunch isn't the best thing on your taste buds .
3.0 parent
10/19/2013
Ok its 2013 and as I've read in similar post this is still who you know school, the staff separates the school by where you came from. If you didn't go to WJ Christian or Phillips Academy they don't want you there. The teaching staff isn't all that great either. They have a math teacher who finished...
4.0 teacher
6/28/2013
Academically accelerated high school, located in Birmingham. The environment is conducive for learning and promotes cross curriculum learning.

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Ramsay 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 698 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Ramsay High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $322,827. Discover additional schools in the area, like Homebound High School, Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School, Mt. Brook Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ramsay High School.

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