Smith Station Freshman Center

Lee County
1150 MULLIN ROAD
Smiths Station, AL 36877
463 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
School Overview
Smiths Station Freshman Center, located in Smiths Station, Alabama, serves as a dedicated transition campus within the Lee County School District. By focusing exclusively on ninth-grade students, the school aims to provide a specialized environment that bridges the gap between middle school and the more rigorous academic demands of the high school level. The facility is designed to help students adapt to new expectations, foster academic discipline, and build the foundational skills necessary for success in their remaining three years of secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Lee County School System, which emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community involvement. Through its curriculum and support services, the Freshman Center works to create a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional development during this pivotal academic year. For more information regarding district policies, faculty resources, and school calendars, families can visit the official Lee County Schools website at http://www.lee.k12.al.us.
463
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    307 (66.3 %)
  • Black
    86 (18.6 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (8.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    30 (6.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lee County
Phone: (334)664-4063
Website: http://www.lee.k12.al.us
Grade Range: 9th - 9th
Total Students: 463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Grade 9 463
Gender Ratio
Nearby Secondary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Central Freshman Academy
Phenix City
532 Students
2800 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870 (5.0 miles away)
Secondary School 9th - 9th