Paul W Bryant High School

6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive
Cottondale, AL 35453

bhs.tuscaloosacityschools.com

1,042 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Paul W. Bryant High School, located in Cottondale, Alabama, is a prominent secondary institution within the Tuscaloosa City School system. Serving students in the local community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic experience supported by a focus on college and career readiness. The campus is known for fostering an environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led organizations designed to build character and leadership skills.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is recognized for its commitment to technological integration and maintaining strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families. By providing a structured and supportive educational climate, Paul W. Bryant High School aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. For more detailed information on their specific academic programs, calendar, and community initiatives, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website.

1,042

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul W Bryant High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	69
Black	899
Asian	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

Black
899 (86.3 %)
Hispanic
69 (6.6 %)
White
54 (5.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)
Two or More
6 (0.6 %)
American Indian
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:	Tuscaloosa City
Phone:	(205)759-3538
Website:	http://bhs.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,042
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	735
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 9 287

Grade 10 276

Grade 11 240

Grade 12 239