D−
Bessemer City High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
4950 Premiere Parkway, Bessemer, AL 35022 · (205) 432-3700 · Part of Bessemer City School District
Students
760
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
80%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Bessemer City High School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 38 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 22%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 45.4%
Location
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4950 Premiere Parkway, Bessemer
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9195
Grade 10220
Grade 11175
Grade 12170
Enrollment over time
816’20
851’21
850’22
805’23
760’24
Down 6.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 77%Hispanic 22%White <1%Two or more races <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.