Is Mountain Brook High School a good school?

Yes! Mountain Brook High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2 nd of 378 Alabama high schools.

How many students attend Mountain Brook High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 970 students attended Mountain Brook High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Brook High School?

Students at Mountain Brook High School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Mountain Brook High School?

Mountain Brook High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Brookwood Forest Elementary School Elementary : Cherokee Bend Elementary School Elementary : Crestline Elementary School Elementary : Mountain Brook Elementary School Middle : Mountain Brook Junior High School

Mountain Brook High School

Summary:

Mountain Brook High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in the highly-ranked Vestavia Hills City school district in Mountain Brook, Alabama. This exceptional school has consistently been ranked the 2nd best high school in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mountain Brook High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outpacing state averages in core subjects like math, science, and English. For example, in 2023-2024, 80.77% of 11th graders were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of just 23.12%. This high-achieving student body is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Parker High School and Woodlawn High School, which have predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations. Mountain Brook High School's student body is overwhelmingly white (94.62%) and from high-income families, with only 2.59% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

The exceptional performance at Mountain Brook High School is likely due to factors like high spending per student ($16,839), a very low student-teacher ratio of 10.1, and strong district support. However, the school's homogeneous student population and stark contrasts with nearby schools raise questions about educational equity and access to high-quality resources across the region. Understanding the factors behind Mountain Brook High School's success could provide valuable insights for improving outcomes at other schools, but addressing potential disparities in the broader educational landscape remains an important consideration.

Detail:

Public 10-12

3650 Bethune Dr
Mountain Brook, AL 35223

(205) 414-3800

District: Mountain Brook City

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,839

Feeder schools for Mountain Brook High School:

Elementary:	Brookwood Forest Elementary School
	Cherokee Bend Elementary School
	Crestline Elementary School
	Mountain Brook Elementary School
Middle:	Mountain Brook Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 970

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountain Brook High School ranks better than 99.5% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.94. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mountain Brook High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Brook High School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Mountain Brook High School employs 98.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Brook High School is $16,839.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Brook High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Brook High School 2^nd of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Mountain Brook High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Mountain Brook City:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Brook City 1^st of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mountain Brook High School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	93.03	3^rd	357	99.2%
2005	92.61	3^rd	359	99.2%
2006	91.61	5^th	357	98.6%
2007	92.84	4^th	358	98.9%
2008	93.92	2^nd	359	99.4%
2009	93.56	3^rd	357	99.2%
2010	91.16	6^th	358	98.3%
2011	91.35	2^nd	360	99.4%
2012	90.82	5^th	358	98.6%
2013	81.06	4^th	358	98.9%
2014	99.64	2^nd	358	99.4%
2015	99.84	2^nd	353	99.4%
2016	99.88	2^nd	351	99.4%
2017	99.71	2^nd	353	99.4%
2018	99.91	2^nd	356	99.4%
2019	99.97	2^nd	366	99.5%
2021	99.98	2^nd	371	99.5%
2022	99.94	2^nd	367	99.5%
2023	99.96	2^nd	371	99.5%
2024	99.94	2^nd	378	99.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mountain Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	98.32	1^st	56	98.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mountain Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	100.00	2^nd	83	97.6%
2018	100.00	1^st	160	99.4%
2019	100.00	1^st	171	99.4%
2021	99.25	2^nd	196	99.0%
2022	99.87	2^nd	169	98.8%
2023	99.81	2^nd	182	98.9%
2024	100.00	1^st	198	99.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.78	8^th	375	97.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	99.31	4^th	343	98.8%
2018	99.79	2^nd	347	99.4%
2019	99.88	1^st	354	99.7%
2021	99.95	2^nd	359	99.4%
2022	99.85	2^nd	367	99.5%
2023	99.91	2^nd	358	99.4%
2024	99.93	2^nd	366	99.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	99.77	2^nd	339	99.4%
2018	99.89	2^nd	350	99.4%
2019	99.97	2^nd	357	99.4%
2021	99.97	2^nd	366	99.5%
2022	99.94	2^nd	366	99.5%
2023	99.95	3^rd	358	99.2%
2024	99.88	2^nd	368	99.5%

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Rank History for White students at Mountain Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	98.27	7^th	230	97.0%
2018	99.72	3^rd	300	99.0%
2019	99.90	2^nd	313	99.4%
2021	99.80	3^rd	319	99.1%
2022	99.58	6^th	326	98.2%
2023	99.76	3^rd	317	99.1%
2024	99.52	6^th	325	98.2%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain Brook High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	809	809
1989	732	0	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	738
1990	669	0	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	676
1991	662	1	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	669
1992	652	2	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	662
1993	666	2	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
1994	681	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	687
1995	728	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	730
1996	728	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	730
1997	717	2	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	727
1998	715	0	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
1999	741	0	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	757
2000	785	1	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	801
2001	798	1	10	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
2002	834	0	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	849
2003	834	0	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	849
2004	886	1	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	903
2005	947	1	12	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	965
2006	966	0	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	984
2007	996	1	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1012
2008	937	2	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	955
2009	975	2	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	989
2010	968	1	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	979
2011	997	2	3	8	2	0	1	0	1013
2012	990	5	8	3	0	0	2	0	1008
2013	990	9	11	4	2	0	4	0	1020
2014	998	6	14	1	1	0	4	0	1024
2015	1027	6	9	16	2	0	3	0	1063
2016	1034	4	7	14	3	0	11	0	1073
2017	1028	8	6	15	2	0	20	0	1079
2018	1006	8	7	15	1	0	14	0	1051
2019	1012	5	11	13	0	0	18	0	1059
2020	989	3	9	21	0	0	21	0	1043
2021	990	3	10	18	0	0	22	0	1043
2022	927	3	5	16	0	0	27	0	978
2023	915	3	8	16	0	0	25	0	967
2024	898	1	10	24	0	0	37	0	970

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain Brook High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	809	52.8	15.3	0
1989	738	57.3	12.8	n/a
1990	676	60.1	11.2	0
1991	669	60.8	11.0	n/a
1992	662	58.9	11.2	n/a
1993	676	57.2	11.8	n/a
1994	687	61.2	11.2	n/a
1995	730	66.3	11.0	n/a
1996	730	66.3	11.0	n/a
1997	727	67.4	10.8	0
1998	728	68.8	10.6	0
1999	757	79.0	9.6	n/a
2000	801	85.0	9.4	n/a
2001	818	78.2	10.5	0
2002	849	79.5	10.7	0
2003	849	79.5	10.7	0
2004	903	78.5	11.5	0
2005	965	80.6	12.0	n/a
2006	984	87.0	11.3	0
2007	1012	87.0	11.6	0
2008	955	91.4	10.4	0
2009	989	89.4	11.0	0
2010	979	88.3	11.0	0
2011	1013	86.2	11.7	0
2012	1008	87.2	11.5	0
2013	1020	87.6	11.6	0
2014	1024	87.0	11.7	0
2015	1063	86.0	12.3	0
2016	1073	83.0	12.9	0
2017	1079	88.3	12.2	0.3
2018	1051	86.3	12.1	0.3
2019	1059	89.3	11.8	0.3
2020	1043	89.5	11.6	0.4
2021	1043	88.5	11.7	0.3
2022	978	81.3	12.0	0.3
2023	967	95.0	10.1	2.6
2024	970	98.5	9.8	3.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain Brook High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	809	52.8	15.3	0
1989	738	57.3	12.8	n/a
1990	676	60.1	11.2	0
1991	669	60.8	11.0	n/a
1992	662	58.9	11.2	n/a
1993	676	57.2	11.8	n/a
1994	687	61.2	11.2	n/a
1995	730	66.3	11.0	n/a
1996	730	66.3	11.0	n/a
1997	727	67.4	10.8	0
1998	728	68.8	10.6	0
1999	757	79.0	9.6	n/a
2000	801	85.0	9.4	n/a
2001	818	78.2	10.5	0
2002	849	79.5	10.7	0
2003	849	79.5	10.7	0
2004	903	78.5	11.5	0
2005	965	80.6	12.0	n/a
2006	984	87.0	11.3	0
2007	1012	87.0	11.6	0
2008	955	91.4	10.4	0
2009	989	89.4	11.0	0
2010	979	88.3	11.0	0
2011	1013	86.2	11.7	0
2012	1008	87.2	11.5	0
2013	1020	87.6	11.6	0
2014	1024	87.0	11.7	0
2015	1063	86.0	12.3	0
2016	1073	83.0	12.9	0
2017	1079	88.3	12.2	0.3
2018	1051	86.3	12.1	0.3
2019	1059	89.3	11.8	0.3
2020	1043	89.5	11.6	0.4
2021	1043	88.5	11.7	0.3
2022	978	81.3	12.0	0.3
2023	967	95.0	10.1	2.6
2024	970	98.5	9.8	3.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Brook High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$115 (0.7%)	$16,723 (99.3%)	$16,839

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Brook High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 366 High schools	Ranks 2^nd of 371 High schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Mountain Brook High School)	96.5	80.8	15.7%
End of Course Mathematics (Mountain Brook City)	96.5	80.8	15.7%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Mountain Brook High School)	95.6	75.5	20.1%
End of Course Science (Mountain Brook City)	95.6	75.5	20.1%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1059	967	8.7%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	8	27.3%
Hispanic	13	16	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1012	915	9.6%
Two or More Races	18	25	38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%

Schools Near Mountain Brook High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mountain Brook High School	Public	10-12	3650 Bethune Dr	Mountain Brook	35223	Jefferson County	Mountain Brook City	No	No	No	No	(205) 414-3800	970	99	9.8	3.5%	898 (92.6%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.5%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.8%)	99.9	2^nd of 378 public high schools	99.5%		100	2^nd of 371 public high schools	99.5%					80.8		85.6				65.8	$16,839	$115	$16,723
Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet	Public, Magnet	9-12	5620 First Ave N	Birmingham	35212	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(205) 231-8000	764	36	21.2	90.7%	9 (1.2%)	644 (84.3%)	103 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)	13.3	342^nd of 378 public high schools	9.5%		14.1	334^th of 371 public high schools	10.0%	8				3.0		5.4				10.5	$12,324	$1,430	$10,891
Shades Valley High School	Public	9-12	6100 Old Leeds Rd	Irondale	35210	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-5350	1,122	67	16.8	65.6%	236 (21.0%)	591 (52.7%)	254 (22.6%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.9%)	68.9	85^th of 378 public high schools	77.5%		80.1	59^th of 371 public high schools	84.1%	26				25.3		33.9				33.3	$9,072	$539	$8,510
Homewood High School	Public	9-12	1901 S Lakeshore Dr	Homewood	35209	Jefferson County	Homewood City	No	No	No	No	(205) 871-9663	1,308	108	12.1	29.0%	836 (63.9%)	219 (16.7%)	177 (13.5%)	31 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (3.4%)	99.7	3^rd of 378 public high schools	99.2%		99.5	5^th of 371 public high schools	98.7%	2				67.4		68.1				61.9	$14,426	$982	$13,423
Ramsay High School	Public	9-12	1800 13th Ave S	Birmingham	35205	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-7000	711	45	15.8	60.6%	4 (0.6%)	682 (95.9%)	17 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	74.1	71^st of 378 public high schools	81.2%		77.2	70^th of 371 public high schools	81.1%	1				27.9		41.1				30.0	$11,746	$1,049	$10,695
Dupuy Alternative School	Public	9-12	4500 14th Ave N	Birmingham	35212	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	No	(205) 231-3250	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Homebound High School	Public	7-12	2015 Park Place N	Birmingham	35203	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	No	(205) 231-4777	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Vestavia Hills High School	Public	10-12	2235 Lime Rock Rd	Vestavia Hills	35216	Jefferson County	Vestavia Hills City	No	No	No	No	(205) 402-5250	1,624	116	14.0	12.3%	1,309 (80.6%)	85 (5.2%)	67 (4.1%)	116 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (2.9%)	99.6	4^th of 378 public high schools	98.9%		99.8	4^th of 371 public high schools	98.9%					71.8		77.5				56.1	$12,105	$678	$11,425
Spain Park High School	Public	9-12	4700 Jaguar Drive	Hoover	35242	Shelby County	Hoover City	No	No	No	No	(205) 439-1400	1,502	94	15.9	31.0%	905 (60.3%)	286 (19.0%)	158 (10.5%)	99 (6.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	50 (3.3%)	98.7	9^th of 378 public high schools	97.6%		98.3	9^th of 371 public high schools	97.6%					51.8		63.0				53.1	$13,243	$825	$12,416
Magic City Acceptance Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	75 Bagby Dr	Birmingham	35209	Jefferson County	Magic City Acceptance Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(205) 961-3204	343	24	14.2	54.2%	203 (59.2%)	29 (8.5%)	94 (27.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	78.6	60^th of 378 public high schools	84.1%		77.5	69^th of 371 public high schools	81.4%	9	29.4	19.1	5.1	24.0	28.8	38.0	63.6	50.0	53.6	57.1

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