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Shades Valley High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
6100 Old Leeds Rd, Irondale, AL 35210 · (205) 379-5350 · Part of Jefferson County School District
Students
1,094
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
55%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Shades Valley High School
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 9.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency29%
State average 22%
Reading / language arts39%
State average 45.4%
Location
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6100 Old Leeds Rd, Irondale
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9280
Grade 10238
Grade 11272
Grade 12304
Enrollment over time
1,211’20
1,174’21
1,200’22
1,122’23
1,094’24
Down 9.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 52%Hispanic 26%White 18%Two or more races 3%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.