Central High School

Coosa County
97 Coosa County Road 75
Rockford, AL 35136
362 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Central High School, located in Rockford, Alabama, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Coosa County School District. As a rural public school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive education for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, where faculty and staff often emphasize close-knit relationships and personalized support to help students navigate their academic and social development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Central High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which play a significant role in fostering school spirit and community engagement. Because it is the sole high school in the county, the institution acts as a cornerstone for local events and traditions. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education, vocational training, or the regional workforce.
362
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    174 (48.1 %)
  • Black
    164 (45.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.7 %)
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: Coosa County
Phone: (256)377-4384
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 236
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 69
Grade 8 62
Grade 9 72
Grade 10 58
Grade 11 66
Grade 12 35
Gender Ratio