SYLVANIA SCHOOL
Sylvania School is a Title I public school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Sylvania, AL with about 951 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, Sylvania School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sylvania School, located in Sylvania, Alabama, is a comprehensive K-12 institution that operates as part of the DeKalb County School District. Serving the local community in North Alabama, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development from the early elementary years through high school graduation. It functions as a central hub for the town, providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce while emphasizing the values and spirit of the surrounding area.
The school is well-known for its strong sense of community and commitment to extracurricular success, particularly in its athletics and student organizations. By maintaining a focus on a "small-town" environment, Sylvania School strives to offer personalized attention to its students while providing the essential resources and technology necessary for a modern education. Families interested in specific school policies, athletic schedules, or district announcements can find detailed information through the official DeKalb County Schools portal.
For more information, contact Sylvania School at (256) 638-2030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sylvania, AL 35988-2440
(256) 638-2030
SYLVANIA SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sylvania, AL with about 951 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 951
- Teachers:
- 54
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 951 students
- White
- 68.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 16.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.