SHADES VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Shades Valley High School is a public high school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Irondale, AL with about 1,338 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 71 teachers, Shades Valley 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.
Shades Valley High School, located in Irondale, Alabama, is a prominent secondary institution within the Jefferson County School District. As a large, comprehensive high school, it serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its wide array of academic offerings, ranging from standard college-preparatory coursework to specialized programs. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to providing students with multiple pathways for success, fostering an environment that encourages both academic rigor and participation in various extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and career-technical organizations.
Beyond its core curriculum, Shades Valley is recognized for maintaining a strong sense of community and school spirit. The campus serves as a central hub for the Irondale area, often emphasizing the importance of student leadership and civic engagement. By balancing a traditional high school experience with modern educational initiatives, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary education and the workforce, consistently striving to uphold its long-standing reputation within the greater Birmingham metropolitan region.
For more information, contact Shades Valley High School at (205) 379-5350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Irondale, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350
SHADES VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Irondale, AL with about 1,338 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 1,338
- Teachers:
- 71.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,338 students
- Black or African American
- 59.6%
- White
- 24.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.7%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 53.4%
- Male
- 46.6%
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.