Northside High School

Tuscaloosa County
19230 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
494 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Northside High School, located at 19230 Northside Parkway in Northport, Alabama, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Tuscaloosa County School System. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and extracurricular involvement. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Northside High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and student development through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. By maintaining a supportive environment, the school encourages students to become active participants in both their education and their community. Those seeking further information regarding specific school policies, calendars, or administrative details can visit the official Tuscaloosa County School System website at http://www.tcss.net.
494
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    465 (94.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    9 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Tuscaloosa County
Phone: (205)342-2755
Website: http://www.tcss.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 180
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 9 124
Grade 10 161
Grade 11 94
Grade 12 115
Gender Ratio