Spring Garden High School

Cherokee County
2430 County Road 29
Spring Garden, AL 36275
561 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Spring Garden High School, located in the rural community of Spring Garden, Alabama, is a K-12 institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Cherokee County School District. Known for its small-town atmosphere and tight-knit community spirit, the school emphasizes a supportive educational environment that fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and families. The school prides itself on academic dedication while maintaining a strong commitment to tradition and excellence in extracurricular activities, particularly in athletics, which play a significant role in the school's identity.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Spring Garden High School serves as a vital hub for the local area, reflecting the values and culture of the surrounding Cherokee County community. By offering a continuous educational experience from kindergarten through twelfth grade, the school provides a stable learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. Whether through its classroom instruction or its various community-focused initiatives, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to contribute to the workforce or higher education.
561
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    528 (94.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    9 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cherokee County
Phone: (256)447-7045
Website: http://www.cherokeek12.org/sg
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 276
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 43
Grade 6 32
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 42
Grade 9 46
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 42
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio