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Ranked 193 of 215 in Alabama
See top schools in BirminghamParker High School in Birmingham, Alabama, is a historic public school that is known for its long history and dedication to helping students succeed. It is one of eight high schools in the Birmingham City Schools district and has about 760 students in grades 9–12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1. The school is known for having a lot of Advanced Placement® classes, with an 18% AP® participation rate. The student body is diverse, with 99% of students coming from minority groups and 90% of students being low-income. The school has a 3% proficiency rate in math, and students take college-readiness tests like the ACT. Parker High School is one of the best schools because it has dedicated Career Academies in Fire Science and Health Services. It is in a neighborhood where the median home price is around $185,000. It is still a key part of the community that helps people grow professionally and academically.
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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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
854 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
427 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
Parker High School recently welcomed a new group of students into the National Honor Society. This was done to honor their dedication to service and leadership. The school is also growing its "Urban Agriculture" project, which uses new green spaces on campus to teach environmental science in a hands-on way. The Thundering Herd athletic department also recently honored a number of former students who have gone on to play professional sports and coach them.
Q1. What does Parker High School mean in history?
Ans. School students go to a school that has a long history of academic excellence in the Birmingham area.
Q2. What does the school do to get students ready for the ACT?
Ans. To help students get good scores on standardized tests, the core classes include test prep.
Q3. What kinds of career academies are there?
Ans. The Academy of Urban Educators gets school kids ready for future jobs in teaching.
Q4. Can students in school get internships?
Ans. Local business partnerships give school students the chance to shadow people and get to know professionals.
Q5. Do students have groups that they can join?
Ans. School students can learn leadership skills and a commitment to service by joining different service clubs and honor societies.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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