Our School

Minor High School is one of the few comprehensive high schools in the Jefferson County School District.  Minor not only offers excellent academic classes, but also has a number of Career/Technical programs that help prepare students for the work force and for college.  Our co-curricular and extracurricular programs continue to be decorated at a level that far exceeds most high schools in Jefferson County as well as the state of Alabama.

Located in western Jefferson County, Alabama, Minor High School serves 15 communities and is composed of grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 1214 students. Minor High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 

Vulcan Materials
 Adopt-A-School Sponsor

Minor has the World’s Best Adopt-A-School Sponsor, Vulcan Materials. Vulcan Materials' contributions to MHS each year enabling us to provide special programs and projects for our students. Some of these are the Academic Banquet, Awards Night, Honor Society tappings, and remediation services. Vulcan also prints our literary arts magazine, Porphyra, and provides a scholarship to a deserving senior.

 Minor High School’s
Alma Mater

Minor High, all praise to thee,
Praise to thee in word and song.
Our light shall always be
A beacon clear and strong.
We will always work and fight
To uphold thee in thy might.
We will guard thy fame
And uphold thy name.
Minor High, all praise to thee.

Take I-59/I-20 West - Go approximately two miles

At I-59 Exit 123, turn RIGHT onto Ramp. Turn RIGHT (North) onto US-78  (Arkadelphia Road) - Go approximately 6.5 miles

Turn LEFT (South) onto Minor Parkway - Go approximately .5 miles

Minor High School is on the LEFT