School Overview
Calera High School, located at 100 Calera Eagle Drive in Calera, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Shelby County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it is dedicated to providing students in the Calera community with a rigorous academic curriculum, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive environment designed to prepare them for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes both scholarly achievement and character development, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

Beyond its academic offerings, Calera High School is well-known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement, symbolized by its "Eagle" mascot. The campus serves as a central hub for student life, hosting a wide range of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that encourage students to develop leadership skills and personal interests. By balancing tradition with modern educational practices, Calera High remains a vital fixture in the Shelby County area, continuously striving to empower its student body to reach their full potential.
1,066
Total Students
55.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calera High
Demographic Student Count
White474
Hispanic107
Black456
Asian10
Two or More18
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    474 (44.5 %)
  • Black
    456 (42.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    107 (10.0 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    10 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Shelby County
Phone: (205)682-6100
Website: http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cahs/index.htm
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 497
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 82
Grades Taught
Grade 9 330
Grade 10 261
Grade 11 248
Grade 12 227

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Calera High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9330
Grade 10261
Grade 11248
Grade 12227
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Calera High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female52849.5%
Male53850.5%