Chelsea High School

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/chhs

1,400 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chelsea High School, located in Chelsea, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Shelby County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while providing a wide array of extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, which are central to its identity as a hub for the Chelsea area.

Academically, Chelsea High School offers a diverse curriculum that includes rigorous core courses, advanced placement (AP) programs, and various career-technical education pathways. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded student experience through a robust selection of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. By balancing academic achievement with character development and community engagement, the school strives to equip its student body with the skills necessary to excel in an evolving global landscape.

1,400

Total Students

77.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chelsea High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,155
Hispanic	67
Black	126
Asian	23
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
1,155 (82.5 %)
Black
126 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
67 (4.8 %)
Two or More
27 (1.9 %)
Asian
23 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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)682-7200
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/chhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 9 371

Grade 10 336

Grade 11 347

Grade 12 346