Etowah High School

www.attalla.k12.al.us

472 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Etowah High School, located in Attalla, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution within the Attalla City School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment or vocational pathways. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the institution emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular involvement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Etowah High School offers a variety of student life opportunities, including competitive athletics, clubs, and service organizations, which help foster leadership and collaboration among the student body. As part of the Attalla City school system, the high school is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a focus on supporting student growth, character development, and academic achievement in a safe and supportive learning environment.

472

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Etowah High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	39
Black	73
Two or More	28

White
332 (70.3 %)
Black
73 (15.5 %)
Hispanic
39 (8.3 %)
Two or More
28 (5.9 %)

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:	Attalla City
Phone:	(256)538-8381
Website:	http://www.attalla.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
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 9 124

Grade 10 112

Grade 11 126

Grade 12 110