Tarrant High School

Tarrant High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
91 Black Creek Rd,  Birmingham, AL
Tarrant City Schools
3.4
4.0
550 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Amy Banaszek
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
1%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
1%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
17
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
74.7%
State Average
27.8%
Science
56.1%
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
259:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Black
49.2%
Hispanic
42.2%
Native American
3.2%
White
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
University of Alabama - Birmingham 54 Students
Alabama A&M University 47 Students
The University of Alabama 44 Students
Troy University 44 Students
Auburn University 38 Students
Jacksonville State University 37 Students
Alabama State University 35 Students
Tuskegee University 25 Students
University of Montevallo 25 Students
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 23 Students
Business 18 Students
Chemistry 10 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 6 Students
Cosmetology 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 32 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/3/2024
I have been at Tarrant high for two years, since I was a junior in 2022. Before that I had Cancer and transferred to Tarrant. Once I got to Tarrant I felt at home and couldnt wait for a new experience!
3.0 Alum
5/22/2020
Tarrant is a good enough school if you want your child to be in a diverse community. The teachers are very nice and cool but the do what they want.
1.0 Senior
3/11/2018
what i dislike about THS is that there is always rude children. disrespectful and teachers be spreading rumors about their kids. making kids not want to come to school because of it
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
2.0 student
2/19/2010
Ok, I want to set the record straight. The post from September states the exact opposite of what things are like at Tarrant High School. This school does not care if you make it it to college, as long as they get rid of you they don't care about you. Students are prevented from learning on a daily b...
5.0 parent
2/2/2008
5.0 student
11/7/2007

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Tarrant High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Birmingham, AL, in the Tarrant neighborhood, and is served by the Tarrant City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 550 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 1% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Tarrant High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.19, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $192,367. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fultondale High School, Mt. Olive Academy, Cornerstone Schools of Alabama, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tarrant High School.

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