Muscle Shoals High School

1900 E Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

www.mscs.k12.al.us

864 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Muscle Shoals High School, located at 1900 E Avalon Ave in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Muscle Shoals City Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, college preparation, and a comprehensive extracurricular program. As the primary high school for the local community, it strives to foster a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements with diverse elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Tennessee Valley through its robust athletic programs, performing arts initiatives, and career-technical education pathways. By maintaining a focus on both tradition and innovation, Muscle Shoals High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to their community and the broader workforce. Prospective students and parents can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at http://www.mscs.k12.al.us.

864

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muscle Shoals High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	549
Hispanic	74
Black	140
Asian	32
Two or More	59
American Indian	10

White
549 (63.5%)
Black
140 (16.2%)
Hispanic
74 (8.6%)
Two or More
59 (6.8%)
Asian
32 (3.7%)
American Indian
10 (1.2%)

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:	Muscle Shoals City
Phone:	(256)389-2682
Website:	http://www.mscs.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	864
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
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 9 217

Grade 10 231

Grade 11 192

Grade 12 224