Shades Valley High School

www.jefcoed.com/ShadesValleyHS

1,200 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shades Valley High School, located in Irondale, Alabama, is a prominent secondary institution within the Jefferson County School District. As a large, comprehensive high school, it serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its wide array of academic offerings, ranging from standard college-preparatory coursework to specialized programs. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to providing students with multiple pathways for success, fostering an environment that encourages both academic rigor and participation in various extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and career-technical organizations.

Beyond its core curriculum, Shades Valley is recognized for maintaining a strong sense of community and school spirit. The campus serves as a central hub for the Irondale area, often emphasizing the importance of student leadership and civic engagement. By balancing a traditional high school experience with modern educational initiatives, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary education and the workforce, consistently striving to uphold its long-standing reputation within the greater Birmingham metropolitan region.

1,200

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shades Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	238
Black	645
Asian	12
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

Black
645 (53.7 %)
White
270 (22.5 %)
Hispanic
238 (19.8 %)
Two or More
33 (2.8 %)
Asian
12 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-5350
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/ShadesValleyHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	598
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 9 310

Grade 10 326

Grade 11 270

Grade 12 294