Berry High School

Fayette County
18242 Highway 18 E
Berry, AL 35546
245 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Berry High School, located in Berry, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution within the Fayette County School District. As a small-town school, it fosters a close-knit environment that focuses on providing personalized academic instruction while preparing students for success in their post-secondary endeavors. The school offers a standard curriculum enriched by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to develop well-rounded individuals within the community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Fayette County Board of Education, emphasizing high academic standards, character development, and a safe, inclusive learning atmosphere. By leveraging its resources and maintaining a strong connection to the local Berry community, the school strives to ensure that its student body—ranging from the secondary grades—is equipped with the necessary skills to transition effectively into college or the modern workforce. Further information regarding specific academic programs, calendar events, and school policies can be found on their official district website.
245
Total Students
14.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    210 (85.7%)
  • Black
    15 (6.1%)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.7%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fayette County
Phone: (205)689-4467
Website: http://www.fayette.k12.al.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 132
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
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 37
Grade 9 40
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 44
Grade 12 43
Gender Ratio