Thompson High School

1921 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007

ths.alabasterschools.org

2,203 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thompson High School, located in Alabaster, Alabama, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Alabaster City School District. Known for its extensive "Warrior" pride, the school operates out of a modern, expansive campus designed to support a comprehensive academic and extracurricular curriculum. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success through a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical programs, and rigorous core academics.

Beyond the classroom, Thompson High School is highly regarded for its robust athletic programs and vibrant student life. The school maintains a strong culture of community involvement and school spirit, frequently serving as a focal point for the Alabaster area. By prioritizing both technological integration in the classroom and a wide variety of clubs and organizations, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that fosters leadership, academic excellence, and personal growth for its diverse student body.

2,203

Total Students

126.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,142
Hispanic	464
Black	536
Asian	32
Two or More	15
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,142 (51.8 %)
Black
536 (24.3 %)
Hispanic
464 (21.1 %)
Asian
32 (1.5 %)
Two or More
15 (0.7 %)
American Indian
13 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alabaster City
Phone:	(205)685-6700
Website:	http://ths.alabasterschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	907
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 545

Grade 10 571

Grade 11 556

Grade 12 531