Jemison High School

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

858 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jemison High School, located at 5000 Pulaski Pike in Huntsville, Alabama, is a prominent institution within the Huntsville City Schools district. Known for its modern facilities and commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body by providing a comprehensive educational experience. It is designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce, blending traditional academic instruction with innovative teaching practices.

In addition to its core curriculum, Jemison High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and career-technical pathways. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop leadership skills, community involvement, and personal responsibility. For more information regarding school events, administration, and district-specific resources, you can visit their official website at [http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org](http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org).

858

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jemison High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	158
Black	616
Asian	1
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
616 (71.8%)
Hispanic
158 (18.4%)
White
47 (5.5%)
Two or More
31 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Asian
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:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-8100
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	596
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 9 244

Grade 10 230

Grade 11 191

Grade 12 193