Colbert Heights High School

www.colbert.k12.al.us

467 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Colbert Heights High School is a public secondary institution located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, serving students within the Colbert County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education.

Beyond its academic offerings, Colbert Heights High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, including various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations. These activities are intended to provide a well-rounded experience, encouraging teamwork, leadership, and school spirit among its student body. By maintaining a supportive environment and partnering with families, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens within their community.

467

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colbert Heights High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	20
Black	12
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
417 (89.3%)
Hispanic
20 (4.3%)
Two or More
15 (3.2%)
Black
12 (2.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Colbert County
Phone:	(256)383-7875
Website:	http://www.colbert.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
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 7 85

Grade 8 73

Grade 9 96

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 65

Grade 12 68