Tuscaloosa City

Tuscaloosa City operates a mid-sized urban school system in Alabama with 10,446 students across 20 schools. The district experienced a 2.0% enrollment increase from the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1 across its 641 teachers.

Academic performance presents a mixed profile relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 31.8%, essentially aligned with Alabama's state average of 31.9%. Reading proficiency of 50.7% falls 3.8 percentage points below the state average of 54.5%. The district's graduation rate of 89.6% exceeds Alabama's state average of 88.4% by 1.2 percentage points.

The student population reflects significant economic need, with 63.1% of students economically disadvantaged. The district serves 6.3% English learners and 13.1% students with disabilities. Racially, the enrollment is predominantly Black (66.1%), followed by White (23.6%) and Hispanic (8.0%) students.

Financially, Tuscaloosa City's per-pupil spending of $12,615 exceeds the state average of $12,157 by $458. The district's $141.1 million total budget derives from diversified sources: 46.6% state funding, 39.8% local revenue, and 13.5% federal support. This revenue structure indicates moderate reliance on local contributions compared to state resources, reflecting typical patterns for urban Alabama districts.