Pelham High School

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Pelham High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2500 Panther Cir,  Pelham, AL
Pelham City Schools
4.3
1,095 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kim Kiel
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.58
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
3.58
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
73
Part Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
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

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

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
43.6%
Hispanic
29.7%
Black
19.7%
Two or more races
3.7%
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 350 Students
The University of Alabama 335 Students
Auburn University 315 Students
Troy University 179 Students
University of South Alabama 146 Students
University of Montevallo 128 Students
Samford University 110 Students
Jefferson State Community College 107 Students
Mississippi State University 95 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 91 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 74 Students
Business 70 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Biology 41 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Engineering 29 Students
Marketing 28 Students
Physical Therapy 25 Students
Mechanical Engineering 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 259 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/14/2025
I first moved to Pelham in late December of 2022, enrolled to PHS in January 2023. When I first came, I was confused and lost because I never been to a huge school that size before. But reaching my senior year, I made a lot of friends, joined a play, joined 2 clubs and I had a blast while doing it at Pelham.
5.0 Senior
11/30/2024
I have grown in Pelham High School with many of their exceptional teachers who have worked to ensure that students reach their goals of pursuing their respective careers and interests like mine of wanting to go into the culinary arts and prepare me for the industry.
4.0 Parent
9/29/2024
Pelham High School administrators do a good job of maintaining quality teachers, academic rigor, and clear expectations. The school has a culture of kindness, friendliness, and warmth.

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,095 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Pelham High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, 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 $349,509. 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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