Benjamin Russell High School
- 852 Students
- 55.0 Teachers (FTE)
- 15.5:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (256)234-8611 Phone
- http://www.alexcityschools.net Website
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Benjamin Russell High School
Alexander City, AL 35010
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ C (61)
852
Students
55.0
Teachers
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
(256)234-8611
Phone
http://www.alexcityschools.net
Website
Benjamin Russell High School is a public school administered by the Alexander City district in Alexander City, ALABAMA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 852 students enrolled; a 15.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Alabama High School Average
Enrollment
852.0
State avg: 696.0
▲ 22% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.49:1
State avg: 17.2:1
▼ 10% better
Free Lunch %
58.2%
State avg: 55.5%
▲ 5% worse
School Details
School Name
Benjamin Russell High School
NCESSCH ID
010003000003
State School ID
AL-102-0020
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
225 Heard Blvd
City
Alexander City
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35010
County
Tallapoosa County
Metro Area
Alexander City, AL
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
0103
State Leg. Upper
01030
State Leg. Lower
01081
Latitude
32.9377
Longitude
-85.9508
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
852
Total Students
55.0
Teachers FTE
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
55.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 55.0 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 496 | 58.2% |
| Not Applicable | 496 | 58.2% |
District Info
District Name
Alexander City
LEAID
0100030
State LEA ID
AL-102
Phone
(256)234-8698
Website
http://375 LEE ST
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Alexander City
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$50,091K
Federal Revenue
$9,545K
State Revenue
$23,719K
Local Revenue
$16,827K
Total Expenditure
$48,048K
Instruction Exp.
$21,572K
Support Services
$13,374K
Other Current Exp.
$2,259K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benjamin Russell High School, answered using official NCES data.