Pelham High School

Pelham High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2500 Panther Cir,  Pelham, AL
Pelham City Schools
4.3
1,058 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kim Kiel
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
77
Part Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
62%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
52%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
41.3%
State Average
27.8%
Science
32.5%
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
711:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
45.8%
Hispanic
28.6%
Black
17.8%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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 313 Students
Auburn University 276 Students
The University of Alabama 272 Students
Troy University 136 Students
University of South Alabama 121 Students
University of Montevallo 116 Students
Samford University 100 Students
Jefferson State Community College 93 Students
Mississippi State University 81 Students
Jacksonville State University 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 64 Students
Business 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Biology 31 Students
Marketing 25 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Mechanical Engineering 22 Students
Architecture 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 263 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/22/2023
Everyone, students and teachers, are all very welcoming towards new students like I was in the 9th grade. Also the band program is one of the best programs I've ever seen.
4.0 Senior
10/3/2022
I loved the different events and the encouragement of school involvement the school brought. The counselors also were very consist about helping when we needed it.
3.0 Parent
3/17/2020
not smart enough to handle higher education, no respect teacher and peers, football is not good enough, everything just pass by.

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Pelham High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pelham, AL, in the Pelham neighborhood, and is served by the Pelham City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 1,058 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Pelham High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $351,908. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hope Christian School, Pelham Park Middle School, Helena Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Pelham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pelham High School.

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