SELMA HIGH SCHOOL

Selma High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Selma City school district, located in Selma, AL with about 819 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 32 teachers, Selma High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Selma High School, located at 2180 Broad St in Selma, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution within the Selma City School District. Steeped in the rich and complex history of its community, the school plays a vital role in the academic and social development of students in the region. It is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares its diverse student body for post-secondary opportunities, whether in higher education or the workforce, while fostering an environment that encourages personal growth and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Selma High School is a central hub for student life, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to enrich the educational experience. The school emphasizes the importance of developing well-rounded citizens and often reflects the resilience and spirit of the historic city of Selma. By focusing on both traditional instruction and modern educational standards, the school aims to empower its students to succeed in an evolving global landscape while honoring the legacy of the community it serves.

For more information, contact Selma High School at (334) 874-1683 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
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SELMA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Selma, AL with about 819 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Selma City
Total Students:
819
Teachers:
32
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
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 819 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SELMA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Hispanic/Latino
0.2%
White
0.1%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

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.