Demopolis High School

Demopolis City
701 Hwy 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732
630 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Demopolis High School, located in Demopolis, Alabama, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Demopolis City School District. Situated on Highway 80 West, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and character development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or pursue higher education.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular programs, ranging from competitive athletics to fine arts and vocational opportunities. By leveraging its resources and maintaining strong community ties, Demopolis High School aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in an evolving world. For more detailed information regarding their programs, staff, or district policies, you can visit their official website at http://www.dcsedu.com.
630
Total Students
37.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    310 (49.2 %)
  • White
    267 (42.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (6.5 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.6 %)
  • 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: Demopolis City
Phone: (334)289-0294
Website: http://www.dcsedu.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 325
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 9 178
Grade 10 163
Grade 11 162
Grade 12 127
Gender Ratio