Dallas County High School

Dallas County
335 5th Ave
Plantersville, AL 36758
381 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dallas County High School, located in Plantersville, Alabama, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Dallas County School District. As a central part of its local community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing core curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities, fostering both intellectual growth and character development among its student body.

Beyond academics, Dallas County High School plays a vital role in the cultural and social life of the Plantersville area. Through its athletics programs, clubs, and community engagement initiatives, the school encourages student participation and school spirit. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s central administration, the school strives to maintain an inclusive environment that supports diverse learning needs while upholding the academic standards expected within the Alabama public school system.
381
Total Students
19.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    259 (68.0 %)
  • White
    102 (26.8 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    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: Dallas County
Phone: (334)366-2232
Website: http://dallask12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 254
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 9 111
Grade 10 89
Grade 11 97
Grade 12 84
Gender Ratio