Anniston High School

www.annistonschools.com

466 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Anniston High School, located at 1301 Woodstock Ave in Anniston, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Anniston City School District. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic achievement, athletic excellence, and personal growth for its student body. As a public institution, it provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education institutions.

The school is well-known for its vibrant spirit and athletic programs, particularly its football tradition, which often serves as a focal point for community engagement. Beyond athletics, the school strives to foster an environment where students can develop leadership skills and participate in various extracurricular activities. By leveraging its resources within the city of Anniston, the school aims to support its students through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and community-focused educational initiatives.

466

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anniston High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	34
Black	392
Asian	1
Two or More	17

Black
392 (84.1 %)
Hispanic
34 (7.3 %)
White
22 (4.7 %)
Two or More
17 (3.6 %)
Asian
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:	Anniston City
Phone:	(256)231-5010
Website:	http://www.annistonschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
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 9 145

Grade 10 114

Grade 11 103

Grade 12 104