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Vestavia Hills City

Alabama · Public School District
9
Schools
7,069
Students
$15,310
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
10.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-42pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Vestavia Hills City is a public school district in Alabama serving 7,069 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,310 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 11% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East ElementaryPK–05759
Liberty Park ElementaryPK–05586
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba HeightsPK–05474
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly RidgePK–05679
West ElementaryPK–05745
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Liberty Park Middle School06–08503
Pizitz Middle School06–081,158
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Vestavia Hills High School10–121,578
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus09–09587
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,310Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
52%
State
42.8%
Local (property tax)
52.1%
Federal
5.1%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
7,069
Students
11%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 11% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vestavia Hills City?
Vestavia Hills City has 9 public schools, serving a total of 7,069 students.
What is the graduation rate for Vestavia Hills City?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Vestavia Hills City spend per student?
Vestavia Hills City spends $15,310 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Vestavia Hills City?
11% of students in Vestavia Hills City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Vestavia Hills City?
No, Vestavia Hills City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Vestavia Hills City serve?
Vestavia Hills City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Vestavia Hills City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Vestavia Hills City is 55/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.