CALERA HIGH SCHOOL

Calera High is a public high school that is part of the Shelby County school district, located in Calera, AL with about 865 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Calera High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Calera High School, located at 100 Calera Eagle Drive in Calera, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Shelby County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it is dedicated to providing students in the Calera community with a rigorous academic curriculum, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive environment designed to prepare them for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes both scholarly achievement and character development, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

Beyond its academic offerings, Calera High School is well-known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement, symbolized by its "Eagle" mascot. The campus serves as a central hub for student life, hosting a wide range of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that encourage students to develop leadership skills and personal interests. By balancing tradition with modern educational practices, Calera High remains a vital fixture in the Shelby County area, continuously striving to empower its student body to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Calera High at (205) 682-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 Calera Eagle Drive
Calera, AL 35040
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CALERA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Calera, AL with about 865 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Shelby County
Total Students:
865
Teachers:
44
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
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 865 students

White
49.9%
Black or African American
38.8%
Hispanic/Latino
8.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.7%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.