Chelsea High School

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/chhs

1,235 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chelsea High School, located in Chelsea, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Shelby County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while providing a wide array of extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, which are central to its identity as a hub for the Chelsea area.

Academically, Chelsea High School offers a diverse curriculum that includes rigorous core courses, advanced placement (AP) programs, and various career-technical education pathways. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded student experience through a robust selection of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. By balancing academic achievement with character development and community engagement, the school strives to equip its student body with the skills necessary to excel in an evolving global landscape.

1,235

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chelsea High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	968
Hispanic	77
Black	136
Asian	26
Two or More	22
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
968 (78.4%)
Black
136 (11.0%)
Hispanic
77 (6.2%)
Asian
26 (2.1%)
Two or More
22 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)682-7200
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/chhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 9 297

Grade 10 278

Grade 11 349

Grade 12 311