For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,878 students in 35209, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in 35209, AL are Homewood High School, Magic City Acceptance Academy and Jefferson County Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 35209 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35209, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35209 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Homewood High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35209, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homewood High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 S Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-9663
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-9663
Grades: 9-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #22.
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Bagby Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Grades: 6-12
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson County Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 18th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Grades: K-12
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35209, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35209, AL include Homewood High School, Magic City Acceptance Academy and Jefferson County Virtual School.
How many public high schools are located in 35209?
3 public high schools are located in 35209.
What is the racial composition of students in 35209?
35209 public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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