Jemison High School

Chilton County
25195 US Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
686 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Jemison High School, located on US Highway 31 in Jemison, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Chilton County School District. As a public secondary school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in the local community, fostering both intellectual growth and personal development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential while preparing for future college and career opportunities.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jemison High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which help create a well-rounded school culture. The school works closely with the surrounding community and the district to ensure that students have access to necessary resources and guidance. For parents, students, and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational engagement and school spirit, dedicated to upholding the standards and values of the Chilton County school system.
686
Total Students
32.2
Full-Time Teachers
21.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    329 (48.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    277 (40.4 %)
  • Black
    42 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Chilton County
Phone: (205)280-4860
Website: http://www.chilton.k12.al.us/JHS/JHS.htm
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 473
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 9 210
Grade 10 174
Grade 11 141
Grade 12 161
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Calera High
Shelby County
1,066 Students
100 Calera Eagle Drive
Calera, AL 35040 (8.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th