Shades Valley Technical Academy serves 28 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
57%
32%
White
43%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Shades Valley Technical Academy?
28 students attend Shades Valley Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Shades Valley Technical Academy students are Black, and 43% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shades Valley Technical Academy?
Shades Valley Technical Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Shades Valley Technical Academy offer ?
Shades Valley Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shades Valley Technical Academy part of?
Shades Valley Technical Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
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