Locust Fork High School

www.locustforkhighhornets.com/

417 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Locust Fork High School, located in the rural community of Locust Fork, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for students in Blount County. As part of the Blount County School District, the institution provides comprehensive academic programs for students in grades 9 through 12, emphasizing college and career readiness. The school fosters a close-knit environment that reflects the values of its surrounding community, striving to balance rigorous academic standards with a supportive atmosphere that encourages student growth and development.

Beyond academics, the school is well-known for its active extracurricular life, which plays a significant role in the campus culture. With a strong tradition of Hornet pride, the school offers various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that help students develop leadership skills and a sense of belonging. By maintaining a focus on both individual achievement and community involvement, Locust Fork High School aims to prepare its students to be productive, successful members of society upon graduation.

417

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Locust Fork High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	37
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
368 (88.2%)
Hispanic
37 (8.9%)
Black
9 (2.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
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:	Blount County
Phone:	(205)681-7846
Website:	http://www.locustforkhighhornets.com/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
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 72

Grade 8 66

Grade 9 65

Grade 10 65

Grade 11 71

Grade 12 78