Pleasant Grove High School

100 Spartan Drive
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127

www.jefcoed.com/PleasantGroveHS

729 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Pleasant Grove High School, located at 100 Spartan Drive in Pleasant Grove, Alabama, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Jefferson County School District. Known as the home of the Spartans, the school holds a deep-rooted significance in the local community, emphasizing a tradition of academic growth and extracurricular involvement. The campus serves as a central hub for student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic offerings, Pleasant Grove High School places a strong emphasis on fostering school spirit and student engagement through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizations. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and character building, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to excel while representing their community with pride. For families and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary resource for academic calendars, athletic schedules, and administrative information regarding the school’s ongoing initiatives.

729

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Grove High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	20
Black	666
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
666 (91.4 %)
White
29 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
20 (2.7 %)
Two or More
12 (1.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
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)379-5250
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/PleasantGroveHS
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	477
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 7 103

Grade 8 124

Grade 9 111

Grade 10 128

Grade 11 147

Grade 12 116