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
14:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.59
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
3.59
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
77
Part Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
76%
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

9
Test Scores
6
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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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 American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 321 Students
The University of Alabama 288 Students
Auburn University 286 Students
Troy University 148 Students
University of South Alabama 127 Students
University of Montevallo 119 Students
Samford University 101 Students
Jefferson State Community College 94 Students
Mississippi State University 83 Students
Jacksonville State University 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 68 Students
Business 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Biology 35 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Engineering 27 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Physical Therapy 24 Students
Architecture 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 266 Reviews
4.0 Junior
8/7/2025
Pelham High School is an awesome public school, fostering a strong sense of community, providing quality education to all kids, and encouraging things to try and accomplish the unthinkable.
5.0 Senior
1/10/2025
I'd like to see more diversity in the staffing, not just diversity but more transparency. It's hard not being considered one of a staff members favorite and them not talking to you or helping you like they would for students that they admire.
5.0 Junior
8/14/2023
My experience at Pelham High School is certainly one of a kind. I have been given many opportunities to succeed and to be prepared for life after high school. I am currently a Student Athletic Trainer and plan to pursue a career is sports medicine, thanks to that program. The only thing I would change about Pelham is the structure of the school.
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Pelham High School

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,058 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. 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 3.59, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $349,349. 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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