Sheffield High School (Alabama)
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Sheffield High School | |
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Type | Public |
School district | Sheffield City Schools |
Principal | Joseph Burch |
Faculty | 20.96 (FTE)[1] |
Enrollment | 243 (2017-18)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 11.59[1] |
Color(s) | Purple and gold |
Mascot | Bulldog |
Information | (256) 383-6052 |
Website | http://www.scs.k12.al.us/1/Home |
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 classes 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 including Latin, Spanish, Art, Band, Choral Music, Mass Communications, Theater Arts, Swimming are available to SHS students.
Girls' Basketball[]
In 2007, the Sheffield High School Girls' basketball team won the 3A State Championship.
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Sheffield High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
Coordinates: 34°46′10″N 87°41′26″W / 34.769539°N 87.690425°W
- Public high schools in Alabama
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