Minor High School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Minor High School
Minor High School is a public high school located in Minor, Alabama. It is part of the Jefferson County School System and serves students in grades 9-12. Minor High School is known for its commitment to providing a quality education for all students. The school offers a variety of courses and activities, including Advanced Placement classes, a variety of clubs, and a wide range of sports teams. Minor High School also has a strong commitment to the community, with a variety of volunteer opportunities and service learning projects. The school is proud of its diverse student body, which includes students from all backgrounds and walks of life. Minor High School is committed to helping all students reach their full potential and achieve success in their future endeavors.
Address:
2285 Minor Pkwy
Adamsville, AL 35005Phone:
(205) 379-4750
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
961 students
Overview Minor High School
Minor High School serves 961 students in grades 9-12.
Minor High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Minor High School
Minor High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Minor High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
