Deshler High School

www.deshlerhigh.org

434 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Deshler High School, located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the local community and is a key institution within the Tuscumbia City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into higher education or the professional workforce.

Beyond academics, Deshler High School maintains a strong sense of school spirit and tradition, deeply rooted in its history within the Shoals area. The school encourages participation in athletics, arts, and service organizations, which play a significant role in creating a well-rounded experience for the student body. With its commitment to high standards and community involvement, Deshler continues to focus on equipping its students with the skills and values necessary to contribute positively to their future endeavors.

434

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deshler High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	14
Black	109
Asian	3
Two or More	24

White
284 (65.4 %)
Black
109 (25.1 %)
Two or More
24 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Tuscumbia City
Phone:	(256)389-2910
Website:	http://www.deshlerhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
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 9 124

Grade 10 119

Grade 11 92

Grade 12 99