TUSCALOOSA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Tuscaloosa County High School is a public high school that is part of the Tuscaloosa County school district, located in Northport, AL with about 1,518 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 89 teachers, Tuscaloosa County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Tuscaloosa County High School (TCHS), located in Northport, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Tuscaloosa County School System. As a large public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career success. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit centered around its mascot, the Wildcat. With a focus on both academic excellence and student development, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student organizations that cater to a wide range of interests.

Beyond the classroom, Tuscaloosa County High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school utilizes its official website, part of the larger district network, to maintain transparent communication with families, provide updates on academic calendars, and share information regarding faculty and administrative resources. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational initiatives, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and personal growth of its diverse student body as they prepare for life after graduation.

For more information, contact Tuscaloosa County High School at (205) 342-2670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12500 Wildcat Dr
Northport, AL 35475
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TUSCALOOSA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Northport, AL with about 1,518 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tuscaloosa County
Total Students:
1,518
Teachers:
89.86
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 1,518 students

White
55.3%
Black or African American
32.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.4%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

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.