Center Point High School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Center Point High School
Center Point High School is a public school located in Center Point, Alabama. It is part of Jefferson County Schools and serves students in grades 9-12. The school was founded in 1969 and has a current enrollment of over 1,400 students.
Center Point High School offers a wide range of courses, including Advanced Placement, honors, and elective classes. The school also has a number of clubs and activities, including student government, choir, band, theater, and sports teams. The school’s athletic teams compete in the Alabama High School Athletic Association and have won several state championships.
The school also offers several extracurricular activities, such as an after-school tutoring program, a robotics club, and a variety of community service projects. The school has a strong focus on preparing students for college, and many graduates go on to attend prestigious universities.
Center Point High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its excellent academic and extracurricular offerings, the school is a great choice for students looking for a high-quality education.
Address:
1000 Eagle Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215Phone:
(205) 379-3400
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
774 students
Overview Center Point High School
Center Point High School serves 774 students in grades 9-12.
Center Point High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Center Point High School
Center Point High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Center Point High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.