Andalusia Junior High

Andalusia City
408 4th Avenue
Andalusia, AL 36420
248 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Andalusia Junior High School, located in Andalusia, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Andalusia City School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a structured environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in their middle school years. The curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for high school success by emphasizing core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of study habits that serve as a foundation for future learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Andalusia Junior High focuses on cultivating a supportive school community. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, sports programs, and student organizations, the school encourages students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and engage positively with their peers. By maintaining a focus on character development and community involvement, Andalusia Junior High strives to equip its students with the tools and values necessary to excel as responsible, contributing members of society.
248
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    140 (56.5 %)
  • Black
    86 (34.7 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Andalusia City
Phone: (334)222-7569
Website: http://www.andalusia.k12.al.us/AMS/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 152
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 7 109
Grade 8 139
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Straughn Middle School
Covington County
318 Students
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421 (6.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th