Pinson Valley High School

About Pinson Valley High School

Pinson Valley High School is a public school located in Pinson, Alabama. It is part of the Jefferson County School System and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a long history, with the first classes starting in 1924.
Pinson Valley High School offers a variety of courses and activities to its students. These include Advanced Placement (AP) classes, career and technical education, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school also has a strong athletics program, with teams competing in football, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, and volleyball.
The school has a strong sense of community and pride. The faculty and staff strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school also has a variety of clubs and organizations, including the National Honor Society, the Spanish Club, and the Robotics Club.
Pinson Valley High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a quality education in a supportive environment. With its strong academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities, Pinson Valley High School is a great place for students to grow and learn.

Address:	6895 Highway 75 Pinson, AL 35126
Phone:	(205) 379-5100
Site:	pinsonvalleyhigh.jefcoed.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,036 students

Overview Pinson Valley High School

Pinson Valley High School serves 1,036 students in grades 9-12.
Pinson Valley 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 6% (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 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Pinson Valley High School

Pinson Valley 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 Pinson Valley High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.