Selma High School

selmahigh.selmacityschools.org

680 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Selma High School, located at 2180 Broad St in Selma, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution within the Selma City School District. Steeped in the rich and complex history of its community, the school plays a vital role in the academic and social development of students in the region. It is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares its diverse student body for post-secondary opportunities, whether in higher education or the workforce, while fostering an environment that encourages personal growth and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Selma High School is a central hub for student life, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to enrich the educational experience. The school emphasizes the importance of developing well-rounded citizens and often reflects the resilience and spirit of the historic city of Selma. By focusing on both traditional instruction and modern educational standards, the school aims to empower its students to succeed in an evolving global landscape while honoring the legacy of the community it serves.

680

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Selma High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	8
Black	664
Two or More	7

Black
664 (97.6%)
Hispanic
8 (1.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.0%)
White
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:	Selma City
Phone:	(334)874-1683
Website:	http://selmahigh.selmacityschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	592
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 9 172

Grade 10 164

Grade 11 178

Grade 12 166