Benjamin Russell High School

Alexander City
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
812 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Benjamin Russell High School, located in Alexander City, Alabama, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Alexander City School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to support students in developing essential critical thinking and technical skills while fostering an environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programming, Benjamin Russell High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-oriented clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local Alexander City community, striving to maintain strong partnerships with families and stakeholders to ensure student success. Through its ongoing efforts to modernize learning and support student achievement, the institution remains a central pillar of the local educational landscape.
812
Total Students
52.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    381 (46.9 %)
  • Black
    312 (38.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    79 (9.7 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.2 %)
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: Alexander City
Phone: (256)234-8611
Website: http://www.alexcityschools.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 496
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 9 245
Grade 10 210
Grade 11 173
Grade 12 184
Gender Ratio