Since then, the AHSAA has maintained a six classification system, and has now moved to seven classes. Gardendale High was mostly a 3A school (but did participate at class 4A for two years) in the four-class system.
The AHSAA has continued with a six classification structure and recently transitioned to seven classes. Gardendale High was predominantly a 3A institution (though it participated in 4A for two years) within the four-class framework.