Tuscaloosa County High School

School Overview
Tuscaloosa County High School (TCHS), located in Northport, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Tuscaloosa County School System. As a large public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career success. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit centered around its mascot, the Wildcat. With a focus on both academic excellence and student development, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student organizations that cater to a wide range of interests.

Beyond the classroom, Tuscaloosa County High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school utilizes its official website, part of the larger district network, to maintain transparent communication with families, provide updates on academic calendars, and share information regarding faculty and administrative resources. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational initiatives, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and personal growth of its diverse student body as they prepare for life after graduation.
1,607
Total Students
90.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuscaloosa County High School
Demographic Student Count
White786
Hispanic311
Black462
Asian25
Two or More20
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    786 (48.9%)
  • Black
    462 (28.7%)
  • Hispanic
    311 (19.4%)
  • Asian
    25 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    20 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • 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: Tuscaloosa County
Phone: (205)342-2670
Website: http://www.tcss.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 90.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 758
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 463
Grade 10 412
Grade 11 346
Grade 12 386

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tuscaloosa County High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9463
Grade 10412
Grade 11346
Grade 12386
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tuscaloosa County High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female78448.8%
Male82351.2%