Emma Sansom High School serves 526 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
40%
32%
White
58%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Emma Sansom High School?
526 students attend Emma Sansom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Emma Sansom High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma Sansom High School?
Emma Sansom High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emma Sansom High School offer ?
Emma Sansom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Emma Sansom High School part of?
Emma Sansom High School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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