Brookwood High School is a high school in Brookwood, Alabama, in the United States and serves grades 9-12. It previously served grades 7-12 until 2002. It is the third largest high school in the Tuscaloosa County School System. The school was established in 1927.
Serving 1,094 students in grades 9-12, Brookwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,094 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookwood High School's student population of 1,094 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,094 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1928
School Rankings
Brookwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookwood High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
15%
32%
White
75%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookwood High School's ranking?
Brookwood High School is ranked #959 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Brookwood High School often compared to?
Brookwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Hillcrest High School, Holt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brookwood High School?
The graduation rate of Brookwood High School is 93%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Brookwood High School?
1,094 students attend Brookwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Brookwood High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookwood High School?
Brookwood High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brookwood High School offer ?
Brookwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookwood High School part of?
Brookwood High School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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