BENJAMIN RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL

Benjamin Russell High School is a public high school that is part of the Alexander City school district, located in Alexander City, AL with about 876 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Benjamin Russell High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Benjamin Russell High School, located in Alexander City, Alabama, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Alexander City School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to support students in developing essential critical thinking and technical skills while fostering an environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programming, Benjamin Russell High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-oriented clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local Alexander City community, striving to maintain strong partnerships with families and stakeholders to ensure student success. Through its ongoing efforts to modernize learning and support student achievement, the institution remains a central pillar of the local educational landscape.

For more information, contact Benjamin Russell High School at (256) 234-8611 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010-2702
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BENJAMIN RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Alexander City, AL with about 876 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Alexander City
Total Students:
876
Teachers:
50.87
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 876 students

White
55.7%
Black or African American
37.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Asian
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.