East Lawrence High School

474 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Lawrence High School, located in Trinity, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Lawrence County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The curriculum is supported by a variety of core academic subjects, complemented by opportunities for student engagement in extracurricular activities.

Beyond its traditional classroom offerings, East Lawrence High School emphasizes the importance of community spirit and character building. The school promotes a culture of involvement, encouraging students to participate in athletics, clubs, and organizations that help develop leadership skills and a sense of belonging. By maintaining a focus on both instructional quality and student wellness, the school strives to empower its graduates to become productive, responsible citizens who contribute positively to their community.

474

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Lawrence High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	31
Black	71
Asian	4
American Indian	24

White
344 (72.6 %)
Black
71 (15.0 %)
Hispanic
31 (6.5 %)
American Indian
24 (5.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)

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:	Lawrence County
Phone:	(256)905-2430
Website:	http://eastlawrencehighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
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 9 118

Grade 10 126

Grade 11 109

Grade 12 121