Section High School

Jackson County
141 AL Highway 71
Section, AL 35771
503 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Section High School, located in the small town of Section, Alabama, serves as a central hub for the local community and surrounding areas in Jackson County. As a public school, it provides educational programming for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where a smaller student body allows for a more personalized educational experience and strong relationships between faculty, students, and families.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply rooted in local spirit, with its athletics and extracurricular activities centered around the mascot, the "Lions." The school website serves as a vital communication tool for the community, offering resources on academic calendars, sports schedules, and administrative updates. For the residents of Section, the high school functions not only as an educational institution but as a cornerstone of civic life, fostering a sense of pride and tradition among its students and alumni.
503
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    364 (72.4%)
  • American Indian
    92 (18.3%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.0%)
  • Black
    9 (1.8%)
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: Jackson County
Phone: (256)228-6718
Website: http://www.sectionlions.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 294
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 19
Kindergarten 34
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 32
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 34
Grade 9 53
Grade 10 49
Grade 11 55
Grade 12 47
Gender Ratio
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Sylvania School
DeKalb County
915 Students
133 2nd Street N
Sylvania, AL 35988 (9.5 miles away)
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