J F SHIELDS HIGH SCHOOL
J F Shields High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Monroe County school district, located in Beatrice, AL with about 260 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 16 teachers, J F Shields 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.
J.F. Shields High School is a public secondary school located in the rural community of Beatrice, Alabama. As part of the Monroe County School District, the institution serves as an educational hub for the local student population, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, community engagement, and the development of student character. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while preparing students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.
Beyond the classroom, J.F. Shields High School plays a vital role in the cultural life of Beatrice, often serving as a focal point for local spirit and extracurricular involvement. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which provides students, parents, and community members with essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on athletic or extracurricular events. By fostering an environment rooted in the traditions of its surrounding community, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal and academic goals.
For more information, contact J F Shields High School at (251) 789-2168 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
J F SHIELDS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Beatrice, AL with about 260 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Monroe County
- Total Students:
- 260
- Teachers:
- 16.75
- 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 260 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J F SHIELDS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.9%
- White
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.