SWEET WATER HIGH SCHOOL

Sweet Water High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Marengo County school district, located in Sweet Water, AL with about 601 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 37 teachers, Sweet Water High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Sweet Water High School, located in Sweet Water, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Marengo County School District. As a small-town institution, the school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, emphasizing a supportive environment where faculty, staff, and students work closely together. The school typically serves students from middle through high school grades, fostering a sense of continuity and community spirit that is characteristic of rural Alabama education.

Academically and athletically, Sweet Water High School is well-regarded for its competitive spirit and dedication to student success. The school places a significant emphasis on extracurricular involvement, with its athletic programs—particularly its football team—often serving as a major focal point for community pride and engagement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a variety of student organizations and team activities, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining the traditions and values of the Sweet Water area.

For more information, contact Sweet Water High School at (334) 994-4263 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

440 Main Street
Sweet Water, AL 36782
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SWEET WATER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sweet Water, AL with about 601 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
Marengo County
Total Students:
601
Teachers:
37
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 601 students

White
61.4%
Black or African American
36.3%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.