SHELBY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Shelby County High School is a public high school that is part of the Shelby County school district, located in Columbiana, AL with about 546 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Shelby County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Shelby County High School, located in the historic town of Columbiana, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Shelby County School District. As a traditional public high school, it prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment while preparing students for success in higher education and the workforce. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes both intellectual growth and personal character development.
The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Columbiana community, maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and local pride. Students at Shelby County High benefit from a range of programs, including athletic teams, performing arts, and various student organizations, which help cultivate leadership and teamwork skills. By leveraging the resources of the larger Shelby County school system while maintaining its unique local identity, the school remains dedicated to its mission of helping every student achieve their academic potential in a nurturing and inclusive setting.
For more information, contact Shelby County High School at (205) 682-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6600
SHELBY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Columbiana, AL with about 546 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shelby County
- Total Students:
- 546
- Teachers:
- 36.5
- 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 546 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHELBY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.8%
- Black or African American
- 10.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.