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Shades Valley High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6100 Old Leeds Rd,
Irondale, AL
Jefferson County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms Jane Elizabeth Baker
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
93%
Niche Grade
B
A-
B+
B-
C+
B
B
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
580
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
22
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
65.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
52.8%
State Average
27.8%
Science
37.2%
State Average
21.8%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
420:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Black
53.8%
White
22.5%
Hispanic
19.8%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
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.
University of Alabama - Birmingham
410 Students
The University of Alabama
343 Students
Auburn University
272 Students
Troy University
203 Students
Alabama A&M University
195 Students
University of South Alabama
183 Students
Jacksonville State University
182 Students
Alabama State University
177 Students
Tuskegee University
168 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
160 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
111 Students
Business
94 Students
Biology
82 Students
Psychology
81 Students
Computer Science
50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
48 Students
Marketing
33 Students
Accounting
26 Students
Communications
25 Students
Architecture
25 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/16/2024
Attending Shades valley has had its ups and downs honestly, it's not a horrible school but it's just kinda boring. We don't do all the fun events and activities like the other schools do that's something I would want to change
11/22/2024
Overall, I've had a good 3 years. I believe that there isn't a lot of room to give feedback for improvement. Ideas are sometimes shut down due to low support or resources but other than that's it's a pretty good school!
6/17/2024
Shades Valley High School is a phenomenal school! The teachers and staff care for you as a student! They are involved with your throughout the years and care for your success! They prepare you well for your future endeavors.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/30/2018
Has the Best Principal and is coming back after five years Coming back up to where it was back in the past. This new Principal they've had the last five years is doing an awesome job improving. This campus is home to 13 Academies,the International Baccalaureate School and the High School. It has exp...
4/6/2014
Scored # 15 in Newsweeks 2013 Best High Schools in the nation. The analysis included Graduation Rate, College Acceptance Rate, AP/IB/AICE Tests taken per student & SAT/ACT scores-----stuff that really matters. The score of a 4 seems pretty low for Greatschools. Parents you must use additional resear...
5/28/2007
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$161K - $731K
Homes For Sale
61
Average Home Value
$371,618
Median Lot Size
11,761 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Average Household Income
$85,365
% of College Grads
40.9%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,650 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$899 - $1,199 per month
- The Landing on Emerald Pointe
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 703+ Sq Ft
- 2149 Emerald Pointe Dr
- Birmingham, AL
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$898 - $1,762 per month
- Colony Woods
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 784+ Sq Ft
- 2000 Colony Park Dr
- Birmingham, AL
Additional Schools in the Area
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Ruffner Mountain Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
Flora Johnston Nature Park
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Hiking
Beacon Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Grants Mill Station Dog Park
Ellard Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Lewis Park
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Eastlake
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Gate City
Housing projects and ranch-style homes comprise this community by Ruffner Mountain
Liberty Highlands
Birmingham suburb and home of the Alabama State Fair
Shades Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Irondale, AL, in the Irondale neighborhood, and is served by the Jefferson County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 1,174 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Shades Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $371,618. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jefferson Christian Academy, Irondale Middle School, W.E. Putnam Middle School Magnet, and more. Learn more about what Irondale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shades Valley High School.