Calera High
1,066 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 474 |
| Hispanic | 107 |
| Black | 456 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 18 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White474 (44.5 %)
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Black456 (42.8 %)
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Hispanic107 (10.0 %)
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Two or More18 (1.7 %)
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Asian10 (0.9 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 330 |
| Grade 10 | 261 |
| Grade 11 | 248 |
| Grade 12 | 227 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 528 | 49.5% |
| Male | 538 | 50.5% |
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