Concept:
High alumina refractories are alumino-silicate refractories with alumina content higher than that of ordinary fireclay refractories.
Step 1: Fireclay refractories usually contain alumina in the range:
\[
25-45\%
\]
Step 2: If the alumina content is more than the upper limit of fireclay refractories, the material is classified as high alumina refractory.
Step 3: Therefore, high alumina refractories contain more than:
\[
45\% \ Al_2O_3
\]
Hence, the correct answer is:
\[
\boxed{45\%}
\]