Pelham High School
Pelham, AL 35124
Phone: (205) 682-5500
Fax: (205) 682-5505
District: Shelby County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 8-12 • 1743 students
Pelham High School serves grades 8-12 in the Shelby County School District. It is among the few public high schools in Alabama to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Pelham High School is a public school in the Shelby County School District located in Pelham, AL. The principal of Pelham High School is Mr Robert W Lavett. As of 2012, the students are 73.8% White, non-Hispanic; 11.9% Hispanic; 11.8% Black, non-Hispanic; 2% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.4% Multiracial; and 0.1% Native American or Native Alaskan. 24.3% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 73.8% | 73% | 58% |
| Hispanic | 11.9% | 9% | 5% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 11.8% | 15% | 34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | 1% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 1% | 1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.1% | — | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 24.3% | 34% | 56% |
| English learners | — | 5% | 2% |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Birmingham National Guard | 17.8 mi. |