Piedmont High School

Piedmont City
750 Tom Bible Mem Hwy
Piedmont, AL 36272
342 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Piedmont High School, located in Piedmont, Alabama, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As part of the Piedmont City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while providing a supportive environment that encourages student growth. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, balancing core academic subjects with various elective opportunities that cater to diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Piedmont High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, which plays a central role in student life. The school boasts a strong tradition in athletics and various clubs, which help to build school spirit, teamwork, and leadership skills among the student body. By emphasizing a blend of rigorous academics and active community participation, Piedmont High School strives to equip its students with the necessary tools to succeed in their future endeavors while remaining deeply connected to the values of their local community.
342
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    293 (85.7 %)
  • Black
    28 (8.2 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Piedmont City
Phone: (256)447-2829
Website: http://phs.piedmont.k12.al.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 178
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 79
Grade 10 90
Grade 11 76
Grade 12 97
Gender Ratio