Appalachian School

(205)775-1970

www.appalachianeagles.com/

699 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Appalachian School, located in Oneonta, Alabama, serves as a comprehensive K-12 educational institution within the Blount County School District. As a rural school, it functions as a central pillar of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment where students transition from their primary formative years through their high school graduation. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and personal growth, aiming to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment or vocational pathways.

Beyond its core curriculum, Appalachian School places a significant focus on student life, fostering school spirit through a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs. By maintaining a small-school atmosphere, the administration and faculty work to provide individualized attention to help students navigate the challenges of their educational journey. The school remains dedicated to upholding the values of the surrounding community while integrating modern educational standards to ensure its students are well-equipped for the future.

699

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Appalachian School
Demographic	Student Count
White	556
Hispanic	128
Black	6
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

White
556 (79.5%)
Hispanic
128 (18.3%)
Two or More
7 (1.0%)
Black
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Blount County
Phone:	(205)775-1970
Website:	http://www.appalachianeagles.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
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

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 56

Grade 9 37