Vestavia Hills High School

2235 Lime Rock Rd
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

www.vestavia.k12.al.us/VestaviaHigh

1,625 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Vestavia Hills High School, located in the suburban community of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in the state. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is known for its rigorous academic culture, consistently high standardized test scores, and an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The institution places a strong emphasis on preparing students for higher education, maintaining a tradition of excellence that draws families to the area specifically for its school system.

Beyond its academic reputation, Vestavia Hills High School boasts a robust extracurricular program, including highly competitive athletics, award-winning fine arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs. The school culture is characterized by a deep sense of community pride and a legacy of success in both regional and state championships. By balancing a challenging curriculum with diverse opportunities for student engagement, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and character development within a supportive, high-achieving environment.

1,625

Total Students

117.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vestavia Hills High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,328
Hispanic	70
Black	72
Asian	112
Two or More	39
American Indian	4

White
1,328 (81.7%)
Asian
112 (6.9%)
Black
72 (4.4%)
Hispanic
70 (4.3%)
Two or More
39 (2.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

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:	Vestavia Hills City
Phone:	(205)402-5250
Website:	http://www.vestavia.k12.al.us/VestaviaHigh
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 10 534

Grade 11 573

Grade 12 518