District Overview
Located at 1210 Almon Avenue in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the Tuscaloosa City School District operates as an active, traditional public educational system serving a vibrant midsize city setting. Encompassing 21 operational schools, the district offers a complete educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, ensuring comprehensive academic coverage for families across the region. As a non-charter, regular public school district rooted in the Tuscaloosa metropolitan area, it provides essential community infrastructure and accessible learning opportunities, supported by central administrative services and an accessible web presence at tuscaloosacityschools.com.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district educates a diverse student body of 11,230 pupils, cultivating an inclusive learning environment shaped by a wide spectrum of cultural backgrounds. To effectively support this student population, Tuscaloosa City maintains a robust professional workforce totaling nearly 2,395 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes more than 1,312 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 147 instructional aides, and over 935 dedicated support personnel, ensuring that students receive strong instructional guidance, specialized assistance, and well-maintained educational facilities throughout their academic journey.
21
Total Schools
11,230
Total Students
1,312.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuscaloosa City
Demographic Student Count
White2,405
Hispanic889
Black7,432
Asian257
Two or More193
American Indian41
Pacific Islander13
  • Black
    7,432 (66.2%)
  • White
    2,405 (21.4%)
  • Hispanic
    889 (7.9%)
  • Asian
    257 (2.3%)
  • Two or More
    193 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    41 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    13 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Tuscaloosa City
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary12
Middle4
High4
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:21
Students:11,230*
Teachers (FTE):1,312.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.6
Schools in Tuscaloosa City
Found 21 Schools
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