Wadley High School

Randolph County
105 Bailey St
Wadley, AL 36276
372 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Wadley High School, located in Wadley, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution within the Randolph County School System. As a small, community-focused school, it provides instruction for students in grades K-12, fostering a close-knit environment where students can build long-term relationships with their peers and educators. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community, serving as a hub for both academic development and extracurricular engagement for families in the region.

The school places a significant emphasis on student development through a combination of core academics and traditional extracurricular activities, including athletics and various student organizations. By maintaining a smaller student body, Wadley High is able to offer a more personalized approach to education, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. Through its connection to the Randolph County school district, the institution strives to meet state educational standards while maintaining the unique spirit and character of the Wadley community.
372
Total Students
23.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (69.1%)
  • Black
    61 (16.4%)
  • Hispanic
    37 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
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: Randolph County
Phone: (256)395-2286
Website: http://wadley.randolphboe.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 222
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 27
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 26
Grade 9 33
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 35
Gender Ratio