CHELSEA HIGH SCHOOL
Chelsea High School is a public high school that is part of the Shelby County school district, located in Chelsea, AL with about 1,235 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 65 teachers, Chelsea High School 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.
Chelsea High School, located in Chelsea, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Shelby County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while providing a wide array of extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, which are central to its identity as a hub for the Chelsea area.
Academically, Chelsea High School offers a diverse curriculum that includes rigorous core courses, advanced placement (AP) programs, and various career-technical education pathways. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded student experience through a robust selection of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. By balancing academic achievement with character development and community engagement, the school strives to equip its student body with the skills necessary to excel in an evolving global landscape.
For more information, contact Chelsea High School at (205) 682-7200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7200
CHELSEA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Chelsea, AL with about 1,235 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shelby County
- Total Students:
- 1,235
- Teachers:
- 65.5
- 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 1,235 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHELSEA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.0%
- Black or African American
- 9.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.