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Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus

2020 Pizitz Drive, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216Vestavia Hills City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–09Non-Charter
587
Students
Total enrolled
$15,310
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
19.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 27% vs nat'l
55/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 587 students in grades 09–09 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,310 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 55th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus is a large secondary in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, serving grades 09–09 with 587 students. The district invests $15,310 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus

587
Total Students
19.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–09) are served by this school
Gender Distribution307 male · 280 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 73 students
Student Composition
82%
Asian6%
White82%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black5%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010343002500

Academic Outcomes at Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 55th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 92th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35216

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,310Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,310
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,737
Student Support$2,909
Administration$1,837
Operations$2,297
Other$1,531
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,310 spent per student, an estimated $6,782 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
52%
State government
42.8%
Local (property tax)
52.1%
Federal programs
5.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
East ElementaryWest ElementaryVestavia Hills Elementary Dolly RidgeLiberty Park Elementary
+1 more
↓
Middle
Pizitz Middle SchoolLiberty Park Middle School
↓
High School
Vestavia Hills High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelSecondary
Grades09 – 09
Location—
CountyJefferson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictVestavia Hills City →
Phone: (205)402-5300
NCES ID: 010343002500
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Vestavia Hills seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Vestavia Hills City
High
Vestavia Hills High School
1,578 students · 10–12
● 55 opp10% FRL
Mid
Pizitz Middle School
1,158 students · 06–08
● 55 opp11% FRL
Elem
East Elementary
759 students · PK–05
● 55 opp6% FRL
Elem
West Elementary
745 students · PK–05
● 55 opp15% FRL
Elem
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
679 students · PK–05
● 47 opp12% FRL
Elem
Liberty Park Elementary
586 students · PK–05
● 41 opp4% FRL
Mid
Liberty Park Middle School
503 students · 06–08
● 41 opp10% FRL
Elem
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
474 students · PK–05
● 47 opp16% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2020 Pizitz Drive, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Secondary
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.