School Overview
Calera High School, located at 100 Calera Eagle Drive in Calera, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Shelby County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it is dedicated to providing students in the Calera community with a rigorous academic curriculum, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive environment designed to prepare them for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes both scholarly achievement and character development, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

Beyond its academic offerings, Calera High School is well-known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement, symbolized by its "Eagle" mascot. The campus serves as a central hub for student life, hosting a wide range of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that encourage students to develop leadership skills and personal interests. By balancing tradition with modern educational practices, Calera High remains a vital fixture in the Shelby County area, continuously striving to empower its student body to reach their full potential.
1,018
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calera High
Demographic Student Count
White396
Hispanic132
Black451
Asian11
Two or More28
  • Black
    451 (44.3%)
  • White
    396 (38.9%)
  • Hispanic
    132 (13.0%)
  • Two or More
    28 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    11 (1.1%)
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: Shelby County
Phone: (205)682-6100
Website: http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cahs/index.htm
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,018
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 497
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 82
Grades Taught
Grade 9 271
Grade 10 244
Grade 11 268
Grade 12 235

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Calera High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9271
Grade 10244
Grade 11268
Grade 12235
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Calera High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female50749.8%
Male51150.2%