Curry High School

www.walkercountyschools.com/curryhs/

368 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Curry High School, located in Jasper, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for the Walker County School District. As the home of the "Yellow Jackets," the school provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of core curriculum, elective courses, and extracurricular opportunities. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development within the local community.

Beyond the classroom, Curry High School maintains an active spirit through its various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations, which play a vital role in the school's culture. By fostering a sense of community and pride, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to society. Families and community members can stay informed regarding school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates through the official district website.

368

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Curry High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	9
Black	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
355 (96.5 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Walker County
Phone:	(205)384-3887
Website:	http://www.walkercountyschools.com/curryhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
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 89

Grade 10 97

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 93