Samson High School

Geneva County
209 N Broad St
Samson, AL 36477
189 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Samson High School, located at 209 N. Broad St. in Samson, Alabama, serves as a central educational pillar for the small, close-knit community in Geneva County. As part of the Samson School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive K-12 experience, with the high school specifically focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a traditional academic environment where the small student body allows for personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit, often anchored by its local athletic programs and community-oriented events.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Samson High School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the town of Samson. The school emphasizes character development and community involvement, fostering a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff are closely integrated with local families. By balancing rigorous state standards with extracurricular opportunities such as sports and clubs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to both the local workforce and the broader collegiate landscape.
189
Total Students
11.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    147 (77.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (11.6 %)
  • Black
    15 (7.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.1 %)
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: Geneva County
Phone: (334)898-2371
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 112
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 49
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 41
Gender Ratio