SECTION HIGH SCHOOL
Section High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Jackson County school district, located in Section, AL with about 544 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 31 teachers, Section High 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.
Section High School, located in the small town of Section, Alabama, serves as a central hub for the local community and surrounding areas in Jackson County. As a public school, it provides educational programming for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where a smaller student body allows for a more personalized educational experience and strong relationships between faculty, students, and families.
Beyond academics, the school is deeply rooted in local spirit, with its athletics and extracurricular activities centered around the mascot, the "Lions." The school website serves as a vital communication tool for the community, offering resources on academic calendars, sports schedules, and administrative updates. For the residents of Section, the high school functions not only as an educational institution but as a cornerstone of civic life, fostering a sense of pride and tradition among its students and alumni.
For more information, contact Section High School at (256) 228-6718 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
http://www.sectionlions.com
SECTION HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Section, AL with about 544 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson County
- Total Students:
- 544
- Teachers:
- 31.92
- 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 544 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SECTION HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 18.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Female
- 42.8%
- Male
- 57.2%
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.