Thompson High School

Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, part of the Alabaster City Schools, features a total of 431,000 square feet. The facility includes 105 classrooms, a large secure interior courtyard, and a 5,500 square-foot Innovation Center. Specialized educational spaces consist of 6 science lab classrooms and 20 labs dedicated to career technology, business, and computer studies. The school also provides a cafeteria with seating capacity for 654 students.

Location

Alabaster, Alabama

Year

2018

Size / area

431,000 SF

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