Sheffield High School

www.scs.k12.al.us/shs.htm

278 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sheffield High School, located in Sheffield, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the Sheffield City School District. Situated at 2800 19th Ave, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students within the local community. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to pursue excellence in both their studies and extracurricular engagements, aiming to prepare them for successful transitions into higher education or the workforce.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement, offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal and professional growth. As part of a smaller school district, Sheffield High School prides itself on a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff are closely involved in student success. By providing various resources and programs, the school strives to instill a sense of pride and community spirit, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped with the skills and values necessary to contribute positively to society.

278

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheffield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	14
Black	113
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
135 (48.6 %)
Black
113 (40.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (5.0 %)
Two or More
12 (4.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Sheffield City
Phone:	(256)383-6052
Website:	http://www.scs.k12.al.us/shs.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
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 86

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 59

Grade 12 60