Sumter Central High School

www.sumter.k12.al.us

526 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Sumter Central High School, located in York, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution within the Sumter County School District. Situated along U.S. Highway 11, the school functions as a central hub for secondary education in the region, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a curriculum aligned with state academic standards. The school emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal development for its diverse student body.

Beyond core academics, the school integrates various extracurricular opportunities and community-oriented programs designed to engage students and promote school spirit. As part of the broader Sumter County school system, Sumter Central High School works to address the specific educational needs of the local community, striving to equip its graduates with the necessary skills to navigate higher education or the workforce. For additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an online presence at http://www.sumter.k12.al.us.

526

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sumter Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	2
Black	511
Asian	2
Two or More	8

Black
511 (97.1%)
Two or More
8 (1.5%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Hispanic
2 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Sumter County
Phone:	(205)652-1501
Website:	http://www.sumter.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
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 5 62

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 60

Grade 9 76

Grade 10 66

Grade 11 68

Grade 12 65