Montevallo High School

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/mhs/index.htm

506 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Montevallo High School, located in the historic town of Montevallo, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the Shelby County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators work closely with students to cultivate both academic excellence and personal growth.

Beyond its traditional classroom instruction, Montevallo High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and career-technical organizations. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for student engagement, the school aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute to their local community and beyond. Its location near the University of Montevallo also allows for unique collaborative opportunities that enrich the overall high school experience for its students.

506

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montevallo High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	156
Black	135
Asian	5
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
203 (40.1 %)
Hispanic
156 (30.8 %)
Black
135 (26.7 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Shelby County
Phone:	(205)682-6400
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/mhs/index.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 150

Grade 10 131

Grade 11 121

Grade 12 104