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District Summary Ratings

A larger number of schools in this district are rated below average in school quality.

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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Birmingham city school district at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
ACADEMICS
District Academic Progress

This district has a larger number of schools whose students are making less academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS
Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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Advanced Courses
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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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Reviews From Schools in Birmingham City School District
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Parent / Guardian
May 22, 2022
The staff at the school go over and beyond for the students.
Review for Huffman Academy
Parent / Guardian
September 22, 2021
Teachers show lack of interest when educating students
Review for We Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Parent / Guardian
September 13, 2021
Umm Is okay but the school need to get mad at the kid when not doing anything wrong and also need to stop Lie
Review for Ossie Ware Mitchell Elementary School