Wetumpka High School

1251 Coosa River Pkwy
Wetumpka, AL 36092

www.elmoreco.com

1,240 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wetumpka High School, located in the heart of Wetumpka, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Elmore County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it is committed to fostering academic excellence while providing students with a well-rounded educational experience. The school offers a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, all designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Wetumpka High School is known for its vibrant campus culture and strong sense of community. The "Indians" pride themselves on a robust extracurricular program, featuring a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. By balancing academic rigor with these opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens who are ready to make a positive impact on their community and beyond.

1,240

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wetumpka High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	760
Hispanic	51
Black	396
Asian	8
Two or More	18
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
760 (61.3 %)
Black
396 (31.9 %)
Hispanic
51 (4.1 %)
Two or More
18 (1.5 %)
Asian
8 (0.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Elmore County
Phone:	(334)567-5158
Website:	http://www.elmoreco.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	472
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

Pre-Kindergarten 72

Grade 9 350

Grade 10 285

Grade 11 293

Grade 12 240