Kate D Smith DAR High School

Marshall County
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
372 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Kate D. Smith DAR High School, located in Grant, Alabama, is a public secondary school serving students within the Marshall County School District. With a history rooted in its origins as a school established by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the institution maintains a strong connection to its local community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce, while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and personal development.

Beyond the classroom, the school is central to the social and extracurricular life of the Grant area. It provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage school spirit and community engagement. As part of the Marshall County school system, Kate D. Smith DAR High School benefits from the district's broader educational resources and technology initiatives, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded learning experience that balances traditional instruction with modern educational standards.
372
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    336 (90.3%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.1%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
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: Marshall County
Phone: (256)728-4238
Website: http://www.marshallk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 159
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 9 104
Grade 10 84
Grade 11 94
Grade 12 90
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
New Hope High School
Madison County
598 Students
5216 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760 (8.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th