Central High School

596 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located in Florence, Alabama, is a public secondary institution serving the Lauderdale County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its location in Lauderdale County to foster a close-knit school spirit and community engagement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Lauderdale County School System, which prioritizes student achievement, technological integration, and the development of well-rounded citizens. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with athletic programs, arts, and student organizations, Central High School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. For those seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at [lcschools.org](http://lcschools.org).

596

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	537
Hispanic	25
Black	23
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
537 (90.1%)
Hispanic
25 (4.2%)
Black
23 (3.9%)
Two or More
10 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Lauderdale County
Phone:	(256)764-2903
Website:	http://lcschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
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 86

Grade 8 103

Grade 9 107

Grade 10 102

Grade 11 107

Grade 12 91