Calera High School

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Calera High School
Address
Calera High School
100 Calera Eagle Drive

,
Shelby County
,
Alabama
35040

United States
Information
Type Public
MottoFly as one
Established1927(97 years ago) (1927)
School district Shelby County Schools
CEEB code 010555
AdministratorJennifer McCaleb, Russell Leonard
PrincipalCristopher Myles
Faculty49.00 (FTE) [1]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment970 (2022-23) [2]
Hours in school day7
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Colonial blue, white, and navy
   
MascotEagle
National ranking6,602
Feeder schoolsCalera Middle School
Website www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cahs/

General Info

Calera High School is a high school located in Calera, Alabama. The principal is Christopher Myles, the assistant principals are Ms. Jennifer McCaleb, and Russell Leonard. [3]

Contents

Student Profile

So far in the 2022–23 school year, Calera High School has 970 students enrolled. [4] Within that number, 49% of students are white, 38% of students are black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are of two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian-American. [5] 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-priced lunches.

Athletics

The athletic teams compete in the 6A division of Alabama High School Athletic Association competition.

State championships

Basketball: 1996, 1997, 2006 [6]

Band

The Calera High School Marching Band, also known as The Soaring Sound of Dixie, is the largest organization at the school. [7]

In the 2022 season, they won best in class 3A in all categories and most entertaining at the Midsouth Marching Festival.

Notable alumni

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