Is Minor High School a good school?

Minor High School ranks in the bottom 11.9% of Alabama high schools.

How many students attend Minor High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 915 students attended Minor High School.

What is the racial makeup of Minor High School?

Students at Minor High School are 85% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Minor High School?

Minor High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Adamsville Elementary School Elementary : Minor Community School Elementary : UW Clemon Elementary School Middle : Minor Middle School

Minor High School

Summary:

Minor High School is a public high school located in Adamsville, Alabama, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 915. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 97 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Minor High School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (84.81%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school consistently underperforms compared to the state and county averages in key academic metrics, such as proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 4.15% of 11th-grade students at Minor High School were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 10.42% in the Jefferson County district and 23.12% statewide. Minor High School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Alabama high schools, with a ranking of 333 out of 378 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Minor High School to other nearby schools in the same district, such as Gardendale High School and Pleasant Grove High School, it is clear that Minor High School is significantly underperforming academically. The data also shows that schools in the Midfield City and Birmingham City districts, which are in close proximity to Minor High School, are also struggling academically, with even lower proficiency rates and school rankings than Minor High School. These findings suggest that socioeconomic factors and resource disparities may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by Minor High School and other schools in the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2285 Minor Pkwy
Adamsville, AL 35005

(205) 379-4750

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
333^rd of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,563

Feeder schools for Minor High School:

Elementary:	Adamsville Elementary School
	Minor Community School
	UW Clemon Elementary School
Middle:	Minor Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 915

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.8%

Hispanic:

8.0%

White:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Minor High School ranks worse than 88.1% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 11^th among 13 ranked high schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.26. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Minor High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.8%), Hispanic (8%), White (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minor High School is 17.4, which is the 4^th best among 13 high schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Minor High School employs 52.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minor High School is $9,563, which is the 5^th highest among 13 high schools in the Jefferson County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minor High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minor High School 333^rd of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Minor High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 97^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Minor High School

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Rank History for all students at Minor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	16.89	335^th	357	6.2%
2005	20.55	327^th	359	8.9%
2006	16.35	335^th	357	6.2%
2007	15.72	330^th	358	7.8%
2008	26.28	314^th	359	12.5%
2009	16.30	336^th	357	5.9%
2010	23.00	320^th	358	10.6%
2011	34.37	287^th	360	20.3%
2012	26.77	307^th	358	14.2%
2013	37.46	302^nd	358	15.6%
2014	18.30	301^st	358	15.9%
2015	10.93	317^th	353	10.2%
2016	13.17	309^th	351	12.0%
2017	22.04	279^th	353	21.0%
2018	12.23	311^th	356	12.6%
2019	15.79	307^th	366	16.1%
2021	13.48	330^th	371	11.1%
2022	11.47	337^th	367	8.2%
2023	17.72	316^th	371	14.8%
2024	14.26	333^rd	378	11.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Minor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	19.96	130^th	160	18.8%
2019	35.14	113^th	171	33.9%
2021	49.05	88^th	196	55.1%
2022	29.53	120^th	169	29.0%
2023	37.83	104^th	182	42.9%
2024	20.84	174^th	198	12.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Minor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	30.11	223^rd	315	29.2%
2018	18.48	290^th	349	16.9%
2019	29.42	258^th	358	27.9%
2021	15.42	321^st	361	11.1%
2022	16.19	319^th	361	11.6%
2023	31.24	237^th	349	32.1%
2024	20.20	311^th	375	17.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Minor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	24.13	261^st	343	23.9%
2018	15.62	290^th	347	16.4%
2019	19.03	291^st	354	17.8%
2021	14.70	313^th	359	12.8%
2022	14.81	323^rd	367	12.0%
2023	18.29	303^rd	358	15.4%
2024	14.40	326^th	366	10.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Minor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	20.29	275^th	339	18.9%
2018	11.21	311^th	350	11.1%
2019	13.41	309^th	357	13.4%
2021	13.47	328^th	366	10.4%
2022	10.81	345^th	366	5.7%
2023	17.34	308^th	358	14.0%
2024	15.91	324^th	368	12.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Minor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	50.83	70^th	189	63.0%
2018	35.68	142^nd	223	36.3%
2019	40.65	120^th	224	46.4%
2021	31.64	159^th	228	30.3%
2022	30.24	161^st	222	27.5%
2023	36.25	137^th	224	38.8%
2024	25.87	189^th	231	18.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Minor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	13.11	108^th	113	4.4%
2022	12.07	109^th	114	4.4%
2023	23.38	99^th	122	18.9%
2024	57.67	48^th	139	65.5%

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Rank History for White students at Minor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	16.37	208^th	230	9.6%
2018	36.44	191^st	300	36.3%
2019	42.97	171^st	313	45.4%
2021	19.20	274^th	319	14.1%
2022	5.25	326^th	326	0.0%
2023	14.97	292^nd	317	7.9%
2024	34.53	204^th	325	37.2%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Minor High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	777	253	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	1034
1990	734	250	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	990
1991	656	260	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	918
1992	676	289	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	968
1993	657	279	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	941
1994	674	313	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	992
1995	618	401	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	1023
1996	618	401	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	1023
1997	591	424	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	1018
1998	557	459	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	1019
1999	482	472	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	956
2000	424	487	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	915
2001	406	505	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	914
2002	491	721	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	1225
2003	491	721	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	1225
2004	435	814	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	1264
2005	375	983	8	5	2	n/a	n/a	1373
2006	275	1018	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	1311
2007	221	1008	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	1246
2008	209	991	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	1219
2009	192	999	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	1212
2010	183	962	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	1165
2011	161	932	3	21	0	0	5	1122
2012	150	869	4	18	0	0	6	1047
2013	147	853	4	18	0	1	5	1028
2014	125	850	2	19	0	1	6	1003
2015	114	903	2	20	1	0	5	1045
2016	109	918	3	22	2	2	0	1056
2017	84	918	2	23	1	2	0	1030
2018	84	895	2	22	1	3	0	1007
2019	77	850	0	38	1	1	3	970
2020	65	800	0	59	1	0	4	929
2021	77	815	0	60	2	0	7	961
2022	71	792	0	74	1	0	11	949
2023	53	776	1	73	2	0	10	915

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Minor High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1034	62.0	16.6	n/a
1990	990	59.0	16.7	0
1991	918	60.0	15.3	n/a
1992	968	59.0	16.4	n/a
1993	941	59.0	15.9	n/a
1994	992	62.0	16.0	n/a
1995	1023	62.0	16.5	n/a
1996	1023	62.0	16.5	n/a
1997	1018	63.9	15.9	15.1
1998	1019	64.9	15.7	13.6
1999	956	60.0	15.9	17.4
2000	915	65.0	14.1	20.8
2001	914	59.0	15.5	21.4
2002	1225	74.0	16.6	27.8
2003	1225	74.0	16.6	27.8
2004	1264	80.0	15.8	35
2005	1373	78.5	17.5	39
2006	1311	77.0	17.0	40.5
2007	1246	83.5	14.9	43.3
2008	1219	80.3	15.2	47.8
2009	1212	79.2	15.2	41.1
2010	1165	69.5	16.7	54.6
2011	1122	80.5	13.9	55.8
2012	1047	72.1	14.5	72.3
2013	1028	68.5	14.9	70.9
2014	1003	65.7	15.2	69.5
2015	1045	59.0	17.7	69.9
2016	1056	50.0	21.1	64.7
2017	1030	50.0	20.6	73.5
2018	1007	50.5	19.9	77.9
2019	970	55.0	17.6	69.7
2020	929	55.0	16.8	84.2
2021	961	54.5	17.6	84.1
2022	949	43.0	22.0	84.1
2023	915	52.5	17.4	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Minor High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1034	62.0	16.6	n/a
1990	990	59.0	16.7	0
1991	918	60.0	15.3	n/a
1992	968	59.0	16.4	n/a
1993	941	59.0	15.9	n/a
1994	992	62.0	16.0	n/a
1995	1023	62.0	16.5	n/a
1996	1023	62.0	16.5	n/a
1997	1018	63.9	15.9	15.1
1998	1019	64.9	15.7	13.6
1999	956	60.0	15.9	17.4
2000	915	65.0	14.1	20.8
2001	914	59.0	15.5	21.4
2002	1225	74.0	16.6	27.8
2003	1225	74.0	16.6	27.8
2004	1264	80.0	15.8	35
2005	1373	78.5	17.5	39
2006	1311	77.0	17.0	40.5
2007	1246	83.5	14.9	43.3
2008	1219	80.3	15.2	47.8
2009	1212	79.2	15.2	41.1
2010	1165	69.5	16.7	54.6
2011	1122	80.5	13.9	55.8
2012	1047	72.1	14.5	72.3
2013	1028	68.5	14.9	70.9
2014	1003	65.7	15.2	69.5
2015	1045	59.0	17.7	69.9
2016	1056	50.0	21.1	64.7
2017	1030	50.0	20.6	73.5
2018	1007	50.5	19.9	77.9
2019	970	55.0	17.6	69.7
2020	929	55.0	16.8	84.2
2021	961	54.5	17.6	84.1
2022	949	43.0	22.0	84.1
2023	915	52.5	17.4	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Minor High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,565 (16.4%)	$7,980 (83.4%)	$9,563

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Minor High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 307^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 316^th of 371 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Minor High School)	19.4	2.4	17%
End of Course Mathematics (Jefferson County)	33.1	10.9	22.2%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Minor High School)	20.7	7.1	13.6%
End of Course Science (Jefferson County)	36.2	20	16.2%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	970	915	5.7%
African American	850	776	8.7%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	38	73	92.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	77	53	31.2%
Two or More Races	3	10	233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.7%	84%	14.4%

Schools Near Minor High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Minor High School	Public	9-12	2285 Minor Pkwy	Adamsville	35005	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-4750	915	53	17.4	84.0%	53 (5.8%)	776 (84.8%)	73 (8.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.1%)	14.3	333^rd of 378 public high schools	11.9%		17.7	316^th of 371 public high schools	14.8%	17			4.2		12.9			6.6	$9,563	$1,565	$7,980
JacksonOlin High School	Public	8-12	1300 Avenue F Ensley	Birmingham	35218	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-6431	784	39	20.1	90.6%	0 (0.0%)	713 (90.9%)	68 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	7.3	376^th of 378 public high schools	0.5%		8.8	363^rd of 371 public high schools	2.2%	13			0.0		4.1			1.5	$13,381	$1,886	$11,493
George Washington Carver High School	Public	9-12	3900 24th St N	Birmingham	35207	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-3900	531	37	14.3	86.6%	2 (0.4%)	423 (79.7%)	96 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.1%)	15.8	325^th of 378 public high schools	14.0%		21	298^th of 371 public high schools	19.7%	27			0.8		15.6			9.8	$14,794	$2,268	$12,524
Fairfield High Preparatory School	Public	9-12	610 Valley Rd	Fairfield	35064	Jefferson County	Fairfield City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 785-5176	510	26	19.3	81.8%	2 (0.4%)	489 (95.9%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9.8	367^th of 378 public high schools	2.9%		10.8	349^th of 371 public high schools	5.9%	18			2.6		7.8			2.7	$10,804	$1,870	$8,815
Fairfield Area Vocational School	Public	10-12	610 Valley Rd	Fairfield	35064	Jefferson County	Fairfield City	No	No	No	No	(205) 783-6850	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pleasant Grove High School	Public	7-12	100 Spartan Drive	Pleasant Grove	35127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-5250	729	38	19.1	56.8%	29 (4.0%)	666 (91.4%)	20 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	10.1	364^th of 378 public high schools	3.7%		13.9	335^th of 371 public high schools	9.7%	29	6.9	0.0	0.0	8.6	11.9	40.2	24.2	2.6	$9,862	$1,075	$8,762
Parker High School	Public	9-12	400 Abraham Woods Jr Blvd	Birmingham	35204	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-2370	826	36	22.9	89.7%	5 (0.6%)	702 (85.0%)	114 (13.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	17.3	315^th of 378 public high schools	16.7%		11.9	344^th of 371 public high schools	7.3%	29			5.2		10.4			12.3	$15,289	$3,009	$12,278
Homebound High School	Public	7-12	2015 Park Place N	Birmingham	35203	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	No	(205) 231-4777	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gardendale High School	Public	9-12	800 Main St	Gardendale	35071	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-3600	1,047	60	17.4	47.7%	633 (60.5%)	308 (29.4%)	76 (7.3%)	12 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.5%)	52.4	156^th of 378 public high schools	58.7%		56.3	135^th of 371 public high schools	63.6%	21			18.2		35.6			19.6	$9,268	$941	$8,304
Midfield High School	Public	9-12	1600 High School Rd	Midfield	35228	Jefferson County	Midfield City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 923-2834	340	20	17.0	86.8%	2 (0.6%)	315 (92.6%)	20 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	9.9	366^th of 378 public high schools	3.2%		9.1	360^th of 371 public high schools	3.0%	6			1.3		6.5			5.4	$12,982	$1,936	$11,042

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