How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Minor High School | Shades Valley High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Adamsville, AL | Irondale, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 978 | 1,094 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.0% | 58.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Minor High School | Shades Valley High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,148 | $13,148 |
| District | Jefferson County | Jefferson County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Minor High School | Shades Valley High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.8% | 18.3% |
| African American | 84.4% | 52.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% | 25.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Minor High School | Shades Valley High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 11 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 326:1 | 273.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 25.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 70 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.