Jasper High School

www.jasper.k12.al.us/whs

850 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jasper High School, located at 1501 Viking Drive in Jasper, Alabama, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Jasper City School District. Known locally for its commitment to both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, the school strives to provide a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus functions as a pillar of the community, fostering a culture that emphasizes character development alongside standard educational curricula.

The school is dedicated to a "Viking" tradition that encourages student involvement in a variety of programs, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to various academic clubs. By utilizing its resources to support diverse student needs, Jasper High School aims to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. For those interested in current events, specific course offerings, or upcoming school activities, the official website provides detailed information regarding district policies, faculty contacts, and institutional updates.

850

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jasper High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	542
Hispanic	150
Black	132
Asian	10
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
542 (63.8%)
Hispanic
150 (17.6%)
Black
132 (15.5%)
Two or More
15 (1.8%)
Asian
10 (1.2%)
American Indian
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:	Jasper City
Phone:	(205)221-9277
Website:	http://www.jasper.k12.al.us/whs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	390
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 9 234

Grade 10 222

Grade 11 205

Grade 12 189