West Limestone High School

www.westlimestonehigh.org

736 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

West Limestone High School, located in the rural community of Lester, Alabama, serves as a central hub for education in Limestone County. As a comprehensive public secondary school, it provides academic instruction for students in grades 9 through 12, fostering a close-knit environment that reflects the values of its surrounding community. The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, technical training, or the workforce, by offering a blend of core academic curricula and various extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Limestone High School is known for its active school spirit and strong emphasis on student involvement. The school supports a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizations that encourage personal development, leadership, and teamwork among the student body. With a focus on both individual achievement and community engagement, the school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while staying connected to the traditions and heritage of the Lester area.

736

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Limestone High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	548
Hispanic	132
Black	21
Asian	5
Two or More	23
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
548 (74.5%)
Hispanic
132 (17.9%)
Two or More
23 (3.1%)
Black
21 (2.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Limestone County
Phone:	(256)233-6687
Website:	http://www.westlimestonehigh.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 6 106

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 112

Grade 9 101

Grade 10 119

Grade 11 105

Grade 12 101