School Overview
Gardendale High School, located at 800 Main Street in Gardendale, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Jefferson County School District. The school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation by offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. With a focus on both academic excellence and character development, the school fosters an environment designed to help students transition successfully into college, the workforce, or military service.

As a prominent institution in the Gardendale area, the high school places a strong emphasis on school spirit and community engagement. The faculty and staff are committed to utilizing modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of their student body, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that emphasizes critical thinking and collaboration. For parents, students, and community members looking for detailed information regarding current academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies, the school maintains an official website at http://gardendalehigh.jefcoed.com/.
1,047
Total Students
60.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardendale High School
Demographic Student Count
White633
Hispanic76
Black308
Asian12
Two or More16
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    633 (60.5 %)
  • Black
    308 (29.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    76 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    12 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • 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: Jefferson County
Phone: (205)379-3600
Website: http://www.jefcoed.com/GardendaleHS
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 415
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 263
Grade 10 278
Grade 11 242
Grade 12 264

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gardendale High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9263
Grade 10278
Grade 11242
Grade 12264
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gardendale High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female50948.6%
Male53851.4%
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