Sipsey Valley High School

Tuscaloosa County
15815 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
511 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sipsey Valley High School, located in Buhl, Alabama, is a public secondary school operating under the Tuscaloosa County School System. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is situated in a rural setting that provides a close-knit community atmosphere. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and fostering a supportive environment for its student body, aiming to prepare graduates for success in both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Sipsey Valley High School emphasizes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. These offerings are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and personal growth. As part of the broader Tuscaloosa County district, the school utilizes district-wide resources and curriculum standards to ensure that students receive a consistent and competitive education within the state of Alabama.
511
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    359 (70.3 %)
  • Black
    98 (19.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    51 (10.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Tuscaloosa County
Phone: (205)342-2850
Website: http://www.tcss.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 218
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 9 148
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 108
Grade 12 132
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy
Tuscaloosa City
2800 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (9.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th