Smiths Station High School

4228 PANTHER PARKWAY
Smiths Station, AL 36877

www.lee.k12.al.us

1,588 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Smiths Station High School, located in Smiths Station, Alabama, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Lee County School District. Situated at 4228 Lee Road 430, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. It provides a comprehensive high school experience that emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to help students reach their full potential.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Smiths Station High School is known for maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. By leveraging the resources provided by the Lee County School System, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment where students can participate in athletics, arts, and various student organizations. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding the school's calendar, policies, and specific educational programs, the district’s website at http://www.lee.k12.al.us serves as a central hub for ongoing communication and updates.

1,588

Total Students

101.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smiths Station High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,002
Hispanic	138
Black	315
Asian	7
Two or More	122
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,002 (63.1%)
Black
315 (19.8%)
Hispanic
138 (8.7%)
Two or More
122 (7.7%)
Asian
7 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	Lee County
Phone:	(334)664-4060
Website:	http://www.lee.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	619
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 9 461

Grade 10 427

Grade 11 357

Grade 12 343