Minor High School

www.jefcoed.com/MinorHS

915 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Minor High School, located in Adamsville, Alabama, is a prominent secondary institution within the Jefferson County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive academic curriculum. The school emphasizes both traditional classroom instruction and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which are designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience and promote school spirit within the local community.

The school is committed to maintaining a supportive environment that focuses on college and career readiness. By utilizing resources provided by the Jefferson County system, Minor High School integrates modern technology and collaborative learning practices to help students meet state standards. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, providing essential updates on academic calendars, athletic schedules, and school policies, ultimately aiming to cultivate a community of lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to society.

915

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Minor High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	73
Black	776
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Black
776 (84.8 %)
Hispanic
73 (8.0 %)
White
53 (5.8 %)
Two or More
10 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-4750
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/MinorHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	915
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	711
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 240

Grade 10 239

Grade 11 233

Grade 12 203