Huntsville High School

2304 Billie Watkins St SW
Huntsville, AL 35801

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

1,807 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Huntsville High School, located at 2304 Billie Watkins SW in Huntsville, Alabama, is a prominent institution within the Huntsville City Schools district. As one of the oldest and largest high schools in the area, it serves as a central hub for academic and extracurricular life, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-regarded for its long-standing tradition of excellence, fostering a rigorous learning environment supported by a dedicated faculty and a diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Huntsville High School is known for its vibrant campus culture and extensive extracurricular programs. Students have access to a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, clubs, and service organizations, which play a significant role in developing leadership and community spirit. By maintaining a strong connection to the broader Huntsville community and leveraging the resources provided by the Huntsville City Schools district, the school continues to be a staple of the region, emphasizing both student achievement and holistic personal development.

1,807

Total Students

103.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Huntsville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,068
Hispanic	149
Black	458
Asian	28
Two or More	88
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,068 (59.1%)
Black
458 (25.3%)
Hispanic
149 (8.2%)
Two or More
88 (4.9%)
Asian
28 (1.5%)
American Indian
13 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-8050
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	584
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 9 473

Grade 10 481

Grade 11 466

Grade 12 387

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Huntsville High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	473
Grade 10	481
Grade 11	466
Grade 12	387

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Huntsville High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	884	48.9%
Male	923	51.1%

High School 9th - 12th