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Ramsay High School

1800 13th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35205

About Ramsay High School

Ramsay High School in Birmingham, Alabama is known as one of the best schools because it has high academic standards and a focus on preparing students for college. It is a top public magnet school for grades 9–12 and has about 735 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. The Advanced Placement® program at this school is one of the best in the Birmingham City Schools system, with a high 61% participation rate. The campus has a 99% minority enrollment rate, and 61% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged. Academic performance data shows that 43% of students are good at reading and 24% are good at math. Students also consistently do well on the ACT. Ramsay High School is one of the best schools because it has a lot of different electives and a historic atmosphere. It is in an area where the median home price is about $185,000. It is a top school that focuses on creating successful students and future leaders.

Ramsay High School Contact Information

Address

1800 13th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35205

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Phone

(205) 231-7000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 43% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
711
Total Students
$68271
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 141 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ramsay High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.56%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 2.39%
Black 95.92%
Two+ Races 0.98%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
0.56%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.39%
Black
95.92%
Two+ Races
0.98%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 711
52.04%
370 Female
47.96%
341 Male

Student Population

711 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

355 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ramsay High School continues to lead in academics, with a large number of its graduating class getting early acceptance to top-tier universities. The school's robotics team recently won a regional competition, which means they will compete in the state championship. To meet the growing interests of the student body, the school has also added new elective courses in computer science and advanced data analytics.

FAQ

Q1. What are the main subjects that Ramsay High School teaches?

Ans. As a magnet school, it has a tough college-prep curriculum that focuses on high standards for all students.

Q2. Does the school help with the ACT?

Ans. Every junior at the school takes the ACT, and the teachers do a lot to help students do well.

Q3. What special traditions do students at school like?

Ans. School students take part in long-standing traditions that help them feel proud of their school and its history.

Q4. Are there chances to learn more about science?

Ans. Students in school use modern lab equipment to do chemistry, biology, and physics experiments.

Q5. What languages from other countries can students learn?

Ans. The school has different language tracks that help students become more competitive around the world.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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