Wicksburg High School

1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352

www.hcboe.us

461 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Wicksburg High School, located in Newton, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Houston County School District. As a small-town public school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school typically serves students in grades 7 through 12, offering a curriculum designed to prepare them for both post-secondary education and the workforce while emphasizing academic growth and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its core academic programs, Wicksburg High School is known for maintaining a strong "Panther" school spirit, which is reflected in its active participation in local athletics and student organizations. By utilizing the resources provided through the broader Houston County Board of Education (hcboe.us), the school strives to integrate modern educational tools and standards to ensure students are well-equipped for their future endeavors. Its location in rural Alabama fosters a tight-knit campus culture where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to promote student success and community pride.

461

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wicksburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	32
Black	24
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
391 (84.8%)
Hispanic
32 (6.9%)
Black
24 (5.2%)
Two or More
10 (2.2%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Houston County
Phone:	(334)692-5549
Website:	http://www.hcboe.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
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 66

Grade 8 80

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 70

Grade 11 88

Grade 12 63