Paul W. Bryant High School

Paul W. Bryant High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Dr,  Cottondale, AL
Tuscaloosa City Schools
3.8
3.2
1,042 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Linda Harper
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
54.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
550
Verbal
510
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
19.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
71.8%
State Average
27.8%
Science
48.7%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
255:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Black
86.3%
Hispanic
6.6%
White
5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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 307 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 269 Students
Alabama A&M University 205 Students
University of South Alabama 192 Students
Auburn University 182 Students
Shelton State Community College 177 Students
Alabama State University 169 Students
The University of West Alabama 160 Students
Troy University 152 Students
Jacksonville State University 131 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 118 Students
Business 60 Students
Biology 51 Students
Psychology 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 25 Students
Veterinary Sciences 24 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 131 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/19/2024
The best part of my experience at PWBHS is getting the opportunity to learn and grow with people who look like me. The worst part of my experience is that my school is a low income school and is not afforded the best quality teachers. I often feel I am at a disadvantage in comparison to the higher income schools.
4.0 Senior
2/28/2023
Paul W.Bryant high school overall offers a wide range of classes and extracurricular activities. Such as fine arts, Sports, robotics, and marine corps JROTC. Making it one of the better schools in our district.
3.0 Senior
6/20/2022
They did not have good ways to discipline the kids apart of the African American community. Students received much backlash from administrators caused by only a few students. The whole school in itself was punished and made feel uncomfortable in the learning place.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
1.0 teacher
7/13/2019
Terrible. Horrible. All in all just HELL!
4.0 parent
7/8/2019
I like this school...lots of opportunities for the students....
5.0 teacher
11/29/2016
The administrators and department chairs at this school are focused on teacher and student success. From day one I have been supported; every stakeholder from the top down has been by my room to visit and offer guidance or support.Teacher (2015-Present)
1.0 other
11/3/2016
This school does not take time to get to know children who have IEPS. They are quickly judged by the principal and gotten rid of. If your child has an IEP, stay away from this school. The administration has no compassion for our kids

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