KATE D SMITH DAR HIGH SCHOOL

Kate D Smith DAR High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Marshall County school district, located in Grant, AL with about 449 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Kate D Smith DAR High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kate D. Smith DAR High School, located in Grant, Alabama, is a public secondary school serving students within the Marshall County School District. With a history rooted in its origins as a school established by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the institution maintains a strong connection to its local community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce, while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and personal development.

Beyond the classroom, the school is central to the social and extracurricular life of the Grant area. It provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage school spirit and community engagement. As part of the Marshall County school system, Kate D. Smith DAR High School benefits from the district's broader educational resources and technology initiatives, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded learning experience that balances traditional instruction with modern educational standards.

For more information, contact Kate D Smith DAR High School at (256) 728-4238 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
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KATE D SMITH DAR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Grant, AL with about 449 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Marshall County
Total Students:
449
Teachers:
24.04
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 449 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KATE D SMITH DAR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
94.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.7%
Two or more races
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.