Huffman High School-Magnet
About This School
Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Birmingham City
Huffman High School-Magnet is located in Birmingham, AL and is one of 29 high schools in Birmingham City School District. It is a magnet school that serves 1184 students in grades 9-12.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Huffman High School-Magnet did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Huffman High School-Magnet's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Huffman High School-Magnet had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Huffman High School-Magnet's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Huffman High School-Magnet did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Huffman High School-Magnet's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Huffman High School-Magnet had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Huffman High School-Magnet's students and teachers. more
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| Good Samaritan Baptist School 1 miles | n/a | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1184
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Huffman High School-Magnet had 66% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
96%
Hispanic
2%
White
2%
Birmingham City District Spending
$9,646Per Pupil
The Birmingham City spends $9,646 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 49% on instruction, 45% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Birmingham City District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Huffman High School-Magnet had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the AHSGE
What is it?
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed starting in grade 10 in the subjects of reading, math, language, science, and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
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