Russellville High School

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740 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Russellville High School, located at 1865 Waterloo Rd in Russellville, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Russellville City School District. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement for its diverse student body. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities, the school prepares its students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Russellville High School places a strong emphasis on student life, boasting a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that promote school spirit and leadership. With a focus on providing a supportive environment, the faculty and staff work to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive. The school remains dedicated to its mission of empowering students to become productive, responsible citizens who contribute positively to their community.

740

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russellville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	417
Black	46
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	4

Hispanic
417 (56.4 %)
White
250 (33.8 %)
Black
46 (6.2 %)
Two or More
18 (2.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	Russellville City
Phone:	(256)331-2110
Website:	http://rcs.k12.al.us/rhs.cfm?subpage=472359
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
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 9 195

Grade 10 188

Grade 11 219

Grade 12 138