Central High School of Clay County

Clay County
1 Bob Riley Drive
Lineville, AL 36266
524 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Central High School of Clay County, located in Lineville, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution for students in the Clay County School District. Situated at 1 Bob Riley Drive, the school functions as a central hub for academics, athletics, and extracurricular development for the local community. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both student achievement and character development, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Central High School maintains a strong focus on school spirit and community engagement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs and clubs, which play a significant role in campus life and help to build a sense of camaraderie among the student body. By balancing rigorous educational standards with diverse opportunities for student involvement, Central High School strives to maintain its role as an integral part of the Lineville community, ensuring that its students are well-rounded and prepared for the challenges of the future.
524
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    372 (71.0 %)
  • Black
    100 (19.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Clay County
Phone: (256)396-1400
Website: http://www.centralhigh-clay.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 312
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 9 152
Grade 10 137
Grade 11 128
Grade 12 107
Gender Ratio