Opportunity Center At Riggins in Birmingham, Alabama, served grades 6 through 12 before closing in 2015.
The school had no enrollment or teaching staff reported from 2009 through 2015, with previous enrollment at 113 students in 2008 and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1.
Graduation rates ranged from 95% to 99% between 2013 and 2015, consistently exceeding the Alabama state average of approximately 87% to 89%.
Math proficiency was 23% in 2015, lower than the state average of 40%, with earlier years showing fluctuations and some reported data inconsistencies.
Reading and language arts proficiency was 84% in 2015, higher than the state average of 41%, but science proficiency data for recent years showed inconsistencies and could not be reliably assessed.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (07-08)
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)n/a
4%
Black
(07-08)99%
36%
White
(07-08)1%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Birmingham City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Opportunity Center At Riggins?
113 students attend Opportunity Center At Riggins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Opportunity Center At Riggins students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Opportunity Center At Riggins offer ?
Opportunity Center At Riggins offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Opportunity Center At Riggins part of?
Opportunity Center At Riggins is part of Birmingham City School District.
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