Sheffield High School (Alabama)

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Sheffield High School
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Sheffield High School (Alabama)
2800 E. 19th Avenue

35660

United States
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Type Public
School district Sheffield City Schools
CEEB code 012455
PrincipalMarcus Rice
Faculty21.75 (FTE) [1]
Enrollment278 (2022-23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio12.78 [1]
Color(s)Purple and gold
  
Mascot Bulldog
Website www.scs.k12.al.us/shs

Sheffield High School is the sole public secondary education institution in Sheffield, Alabama.

Curriculum

Sheffield High School awards an advanced diploma, a standard diploma, an occupational diploma, and a certificate of attendance. The advanced diploma and the standard diploma are awarded to students who acquire the required credits (Carnegie units) in a defined program and also pass the Alabama High School Graduation Exam.

The certificate of attendance is awarded to students who acquire the required credits (Carnegie units) for the standard diploma but fail to pass the Alabama High School Graduation Exam. The occupational diploma prepares students with disabilities for competitive employment.

SHS utilizes the block schedule, which enables students to take eight classes each year. Technical courses are available at area vocational schools. Qualifying students may also attend the University of North Alabama and Northwest Shoals Community College in their dual enrollment/dual credit programs.

A variety of electives are available to SHS students including Latin, Spanish, Art, Band, Choral Music, Mass Communications, Theater Arts, and Swimming.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sheffield High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 21, 2024.

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