Colbert County High School

www.colbert.k12.al.us

438 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Colbert County High School, located in Leighton, Alabama, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Colbert County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing its students for success in higher education, the workforce, or military service. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes the importance of local involvement and school spirit, often serving as a focal point for extracurricular activities and athletics within the town of Leighton.

The school’s academic programs are designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in a variety of courses and extracurricular pursuits. By leveraging its resources through the Colbert County School District, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to face the challenges of the modern world. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, district news, or educational calendars, the school maintains an active presence through its official website.

438

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colbert County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	32
Black	117
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
265 (60.5%)
Black
117 (26.7%)
Hispanic
32 (7.3%)
Two or More
19 (4.3%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Colbert County
Phone:	(256)446-8214
Website:	http://www.colbert.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
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 73

Grade 8 76

Grade 9 76

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 68

Grade 12 74