DESHLER HIGH SCHOOL
Deshler High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Tuscumbia City school district, located in Tuscumbia, AL with about 456 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 27 teachers, Deshler High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Deshler High School, located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the local community and is a key institution within the Tuscumbia City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into higher education or the professional workforce.
Beyond academics, Deshler High School maintains a strong sense of school spirit and tradition, deeply rooted in its history within the Shoals area. The school encourages participation in athletics, arts, and service organizations, which play a significant role in creating a well-rounded experience for the student body. With its commitment to high standards and community involvement, Deshler continues to focus on equipping its students with the skills and values necessary to contribute positively to their future endeavors.
For more information, contact Deshler High School at (256) 389-2910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tuscumbia, AL 35674-1299
(256) 389-2910
http://www.deshlerhigh.org
DESHLER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tuscumbia, AL with about 456 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tuscumbia City
- Total Students:
- 456
- Teachers:
- 27.75
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 456 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DESHLER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.9%
- Black or African American
- 27.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Female
- 44.5%
- Male
- 55.5%
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.