Birmingham City
20,954 Students
49 Schools
District Overview
Situated in the heart of Alabama, Birmingham City Schools is a fully operational, traditional public school district headquartered at 2015 Park Place North in Birmingham. Serving a vibrant midsize city setting, the district manages 49 operational schools structured to support learners across their entire educational journey, offering a comprehensive academic scope from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. As an independent, regular public school system, the district delivers foundational early learning, core K–12 instruction, and secondary pathways to families across the region, maintaining close community ties through its central administration and online presence.
To support a vibrant student body of 20,954 enrolled learners, Birmingham City Schools maintains a substantial professional infrastructure tailored to academic achievement and holistic youth development. The district operates with a total workforce of over 3,926 full-time equivalent staff members, featuring approximately 2,178 teachers, 155 instructional aides, and nearly 1,600 specialized support personnel. This robust educator-and-support network allows the district to foster dynamic classroom environments and targeted learning interventions, equipping students throughout the Birmingham metropolitan area with the tools needed for post-secondary and career success.
To support a vibrant student body of 20,954 enrolled learners, Birmingham City Schools maintains a substantial professional infrastructure tailored to academic achievement and holistic youth development. The district operates with a total workforce of over 3,926 full-time equivalent staff members, featuring approximately 2,178 teachers, 155 instructional aides, and nearly 1,600 specialized support personnel. This robust educator-and-support network allows the district to foster dynamic classroom environments and targeted learning interventions, equipping students throughout the Birmingham metropolitan area with the tools needed for post-secondary and career success.
49
Total Schools
20,954
Total Students
2,178.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 253 |
| Hispanic | 2,887 |
| Black | 17,451 |
| Asian | 43 |
| Two or More | 283 |
| American Indian | 17 |
| Pacific Islander | 20 |
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Black17,451 (83.3%)
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Hispanic2,887 (13.8%)
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Two or More283 (1.4%)
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White253 (1.2%)
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Asian43 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander20 (0.1%)
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American Indian17 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 29 |
| Middle | 9 |
| High | 9 |
| Other | 2 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 49 |
| Students: | 20,954* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 2,178.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.6 |
Schools in Birmingham City
Found 49 Schools
0 Students
Other K - 12th
339 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
383 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
184 Students
Other 3rd - 12th
370 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
386 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
296 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
574 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
0 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
0 Students
High School 9th - 12th
0 Students
Elementary School 1st - 7th
232 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
570 Students
High School 9th - 12th
827 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
309 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
693 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
353 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
0 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
0 Students
High School 7th - 12th
580 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th