WICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

Wicksburg High School is a public school that is part of the Houston County school district, located in Newton, AL with about 994 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, Wicksburg High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Wicksburg High School, located in Newton, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Houston County School District. As a small-town public school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school typically serves students in grades 7 through 12, offering a curriculum designed to prepare them for both post-secondary education and the workforce while emphasizing academic growth and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its core academic programs, Wicksburg High School is known for maintaining a strong "Panther" school spirit, which is reflected in its active participation in local athletics and student organizations. By utilizing the resources provided through the broader Houston County Board of Education (hcboe.us), the school strives to integrate modern educational tools and standards to ensure students are well-equipped for their future endeavors. Its location in rural Alabama fosters a tight-knit campus culture where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to promote student success and community pride.

For more information, contact Wicksburg High School at (334) 692-5549 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352-8411
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WICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Newton, AL with about 994 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
Houston County
Total Students:
994
Teachers:
51
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 994 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.7%
Black or African American
5.4%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

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.