COLBERT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Colbert County High School is a public high school that is part of the Colbert County school district, located in Leighton, AL with about 389 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Colbert County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Colbert County High School, located in Leighton, Alabama, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Colbert County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing its students for success in higher education, the workforce, or military service. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes the importance of local involvement and school spirit, often serving as a focal point for extracurricular activities and athletics within the town of Leighton.

The school’s academic programs are designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in a variety of courses and extracurricular pursuits. By leveraging its resources through the Colbert County School District, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to face the challenges of the modern world. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, district news, or educational calendars, the school maintains an active presence through its official website.

For more information, contact Colbert County High School at (256) 446-8214 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2200 High School St
Leighton, AL 35646
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COLBERT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Leighton, AL with about 389 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Colbert County
Total Students:
389
Teachers:
27
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
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 389 students

White
60.9%
Black or African American
28.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.