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.
49
Total Schools
20,954
Total Students
2,178.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birmingham City
Demographic Student Count
White253
Hispanic2,887
Black17,451
Asian43
Two or More283
American Indian17
Pacific Islander20
  • Black
    17,451 (83.3%)
  • Hispanic
    2,887 (13.8%)
  • Two or More
    283 (1.4%)
  • White
    253 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    43 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    20 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    17 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Birmingham City
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary29
Middle9
High9
Other2
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