McAdory High School

4800 McAdory School Rd
McCalla, AL 35111

www.jefcoed.com/McAdoryHS

1,162 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McAdory High School, located in McCalla, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to a four-year university, a technical college, or the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by balancing rigorous coursework with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, academic clubs, and arts initiatives that foster school spirit and community engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the McCalla community, acting as a focal point for local events and student development. With a commitment to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, McAdory High focuses on utilizing modern instructional strategies to support its diverse student body. By maintaining strong ties between educators, students, and families, the school strives to cultivate a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages students to excel as responsible, productive members of society.

1,162

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McAdory High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	202
Black	687
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Black
687 (59.1 %)
White
259 (22.3 %)
Hispanic
202 (17.4 %)
Two or More
9 (0.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.3 %)
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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-4700
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/McAdoryHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	663
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 9 343

Grade 10 304

Grade 11 248

Grade 12 267