JB Pennington High School

(205)775-2050

www.penningtontigers.com/

519 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

J.B. Pennington High School, located in Blountsville, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Blount County School District. The school is known for fostering a small-town atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. By emphasizing both core subjects and extracurricular engagement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

Beyond its academic offerings, J.B. Pennington High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Blountsville, often serving as a focal point for local pride through its athletic programs and student organizations. The school utilizes its online presence to keep families informed about school news, academic requirements, and upcoming events. With a focus on student achievement and character development, the faculty and staff work to provide a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and academic excellence for all learners.

519

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JB Pennington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	112
Black	5
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
396 (76.3 %)
Hispanic
112 (21.6 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Blount County
Phone:	(205)775-2050
Website:	http://www.penningtontigers.com/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
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 7 89

Grade 8 94

Grade 9 108

Grade 10 77

Grade 11 80

Grade 12 71