Handley High School

Roanoke City
100 Tiger Circle
Roanoke, AL 36274
366 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Handley High School, located at 100 Tiger Circle in Roanoke, Alabama, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Roanoke City School District. As the home of the "Tigers," the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for fostering a spirit of pride and tradition among its students. The school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately after graduation.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Handley High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. These activities are intended to help students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and well-rounded character. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and community involvement, Handley High School strives to create an supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while representing the values of the Roanoke community.
366
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    210 (57.4%)
  • Black
    142 (38.8%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.2%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.6%)
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: Roanoke City
Phone: (334)539-5266
Website: http://www.roanokecityschools.org/hhs.htm
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 224
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 98
Grade 10 82
Grade 11 86
Grade 12 100
Gender Ratio