Pinson Valley High School

www.jefcoed.com/PinsonValleyHS

1,025 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pinson Valley High School, located in Pinson, Alabama, serves as a core educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic development and its active participation in the local community. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond the classroom, Pinson Valley High School is perhaps most widely recognized for its robust athletics program and vibrant school spirit. The "Indians" compete in various sports, frequently drawing significant community support and serving as a central hub for school pride in the Pinson area. By balancing a traditional academic focus with a variety of extracurricular activities and support services, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational environment that fosters student growth and personal achievement.

1,025

Total Students

62.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinson Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	320
Black	540
Asian	2
Two or More	21

Black
540 (52.7%)
Hispanic
320 (31.2%)
White
142 (13.9%)
Two or More
21 (2.0%)
Asian
2 (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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-5100
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/PinsonValleyHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,025
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	682
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 9 265

Grade 10 252

Grade 11 258

Grade 12 250