Thompson High School

1921 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007

2,060 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thompson High School, located in Alabaster, Alabama, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Alabaster City School District. Known for its extensive "Warrior" pride, the school operates out of a modern, expansive campus designed to support a comprehensive academic and extracurricular curriculum. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success through a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical programs, and rigorous core academics.

Beyond the classroom, Thompson High School is highly regarded for its robust athletic programs and vibrant student life. The school maintains a strong culture of community involvement and school spirit, frequently serving as a focal point for the Alabaster area. By prioritizing both technological integration in the classroom and a wide variety of clubs and organizations, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that fosters leadership, academic excellence, and personal growth for its diverse student body.

2,060

Total Students

127.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	992
Hispanic	471
Black	522
Asian	24
Two or More	37
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

White
992 (48.2%)
Black
522 (25.3%)
Hispanic
471 (22.9%)
Two or More
37 (1.8%)
Asian
24 (1.2%)
American Indian
12 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alabaster City
Phone:	(205)685-6700
Website:	http://acsboe.org/THS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,060
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	127.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	907
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 499

Grade 10 501

Grade 11 537

Grade 12 523