Alexandria High School

www.calhouncountyschools.com/Domain/9

513 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Alexandria High School, located on Stadium Drive in Alexandria, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution within the Calhoun County School District. As a public secondary school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of school spirit. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

Beyond the classroom, Alexandria High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its athletic teams, which are a significant point of pride for the Alexandria community. By balancing a structured academic program with competitive sports and student organizations, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school's mission, specific course offerings, or administrative updates, the school maintains an official web presence through the Calhoun County Schools portal.

513

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alexandria High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	17
Black	65
Asian	7
Two or More	1
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
416 (81.1 %)
Black
65 (12.7 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Calhoun County
Phone:	(256)741-4400
Website:	http://www.calhouncountyschools.com/Domain/9
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
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 9 137

Grade 10 140

Grade 11 121

Grade 12 115