Deshler High School

www.deshlerhigh.org

488 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Deshler High School, located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the local community and is a key institution within the Tuscumbia City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into higher education or the professional workforce.

Beyond academics, Deshler High School maintains a strong sense of school spirit and tradition, deeply rooted in its history within the Shoals area. The school encourages participation in athletics, arts, and service organizations, which play a significant role in creating a well-rounded experience for the student body. With its commitment to high standards and community involvement, Deshler continues to focus on equipping its students with the skills and values necessary to contribute positively to their future endeavors.

488

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deshler High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	18
Black	127
Asian	1
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
307 (62.9%)
Black
127 (26.0%)
Two or More
34 (7.0%)
Hispanic
18 (3.7%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Tuscumbia City
Phone:	(256)389-2910
Website:	http://www.deshlerhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
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 9 123

Grade 10 129

Grade 11 121

Grade 12 115