SHEFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Sheffield High School is a public high school that is part of the Sheffield City school district, located in Sheffield, AL with about 280 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Sheffield High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Sheffield High School, located in Sheffield, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the Sheffield City School District. Situated at 2800 19th Ave, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students within the local community. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to pursue excellence in both their studies and extracurricular engagements, aiming to prepare them for successful transitions into higher education or the workforce.
The school operates with a focus on student achievement, offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal and professional growth. As part of a smaller school district, Sheffield High School prides itself on a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff are closely involved in student success. By providing various resources and programs, the school strives to instill a sense of pride and community spirit, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped with the skills and values necessary to contribute positively to society.
For more information, contact Sheffield High School at (256) 383-6052 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 383-6052
http://www.scs.k12.al.us/shs.htm
SHEFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Sheffield, AL with about 280 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sheffield City
- Total Students:
- 280
- Teachers:
- 23.53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 280 students
- White
- 55.4%
- Black or African American
- 36.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.