WILSON HIGH SCHOOL

Wilson High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Lauderdale County school district, located in Florence, AL with about 1,238 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 72 teachers, Wilson 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.

Wilson High School, located at 7601 Highway 17 in Florence, Alabama, is a public secondary school operating under the Lauderdale County School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with extracurricular engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is a central hub for student life in the Florence area, emphasizing both character development and community involvement. Through its official website, http://www.lcschools.org, Wilson High provides resources for parents and students, including information on athletics, academic programs, and school policies. As a key institution within the Lauderdale County system, the school strives to maintain high educational standards while supporting the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Wilson High School at (256) 764-8470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7601 Highway 17
Florence, AL 35634
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WILSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Florence, AL with about 1,238 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lauderdale County
Total Students:
1,238
Teachers:
72.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 1,238 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.