Southern Choctaw High School

Choctaw County
10941 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
237 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Southern Choctaw High School, located in Gilbertown, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution for students in the Choctaw County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that prepares students for success after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement, reflecting the close-knit nature of the Gilbertown area and the surrounding Choctaw County region.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Southern Choctaw High School is known for its active extracurricular culture, which includes a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and academic clubs. These programs are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and personal growth among the student body. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for hands-on learning and social development, the school strives to equip its students with the essential skills and values necessary to become contributing members of their community and the state of Alabama.
237
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    117 (49.4 %)
  • White
    111 (46.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Choctaw County
Phone: (251)843-5645
Website: http://schs.choctaw.schooldesk.net/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 162
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 7 30
Grade 8 45
Grade 9 46
Grade 10 47
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 44
Gender Ratio