Sheffield High School (Alabama)

Sheffield High School
Location
2800 19th Avenue, Sheffield, Alabama, USA
Information
Type	Public
School district	Sheffield City Schools
Principal	Joseph Burch
Faculty	20.96 (FTE)
Enrollment	243 (2017-18)
Student to teacher ratio	11.59
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.