JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL
Jefferson Davis High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Montgomery County school district, located in Montgomery, AL with about 1,760 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 98 teachers, Jefferson Davis 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.
Jefferson Davis High School, located on Carter Hill Road in Montgomery, Alabama, is a prominent secondary institution within the Montgomery Public Schools system. Known historically by the nickname "The Home of the Volunteers," the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The campus functions as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing both academic achievement and extracurricular participation through various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations.
In addition to its core academic offerings, Jefferson Davis High School focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and school spirit. The school leverages its affiliation with the Montgomery Public Schools district to provide students with access to various resources, including technology integration and specialized counseling services. By maintaining an active online presence through its official portal, the school keeps families informed about important updates, academic milestones, and the ongoing initiatives that shape the daily experience of its students and staff.
For more information, contact Jefferson Davis High School at (334) 269-3714 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Montgomery, AL 36111-1896
(334) 269-3714
http://www.jd.mps-al.org/
JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Montgomery, AL with about 1,760 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Montgomery County
- Total Students:
- 1,760
- Teachers:
- 98
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 1,760 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- White
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.