CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Central High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Tuscaloosa City school district, located in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 755 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 39 teachers, Central 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.

Central High School, located at 905 15th Street in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a prominent secondary institution within the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. The campus environment is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a robust curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for extracurricular development, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations.

As a cornerstone of the Tuscaloosa community, Central High School emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and innovation in education. The school faculty and administration strive to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and leadership abilities. By leveraging the resources provided by the Tuscaloosa City Schools system, Central High works to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of college and the modern workforce. Further information regarding their academic programs, school calendar, and extracurricular activities can be found on their official website.

For more information, contact Central High School at (205) 759-3720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

905 15th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 755 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tuscaloosa City
Total Students:
755
Teachers:
39.59
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 755 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.7%
White
3.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.