Jefferson County School District

The Jefferson County School District is located in Birmingham, AL and includes 58 schools that serve 36,174 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Jefferson County School District spends $8,636 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Jefferson County School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the AL state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Jefferson County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Jefferson County School District, 1% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Jefferson County School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.