Calera High School is a high school in Calera, Alabama. The principal is Christopher Myles, the assistant principals are Ms. Jennifer McCaleb, and Russell Leonard.[3]

Calera High School
Address
Map
100 Calera Eagle Drive

,
Shelby County
,
Alabama
35040

United States
Information
TypePublic
MottoFly as one
Established1927 (97 years ago) (1927)
School districtShelby County Schools
CEEB code010555
AdministratorJennifer McCaleb, Russell Leonard
PrincipalCristopher Myles
Faculty49.00 (FTE)[2]
Grades9-12
Enrollment970 (2022-23)[1]
Hours in school day7
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Colonial blue, white, and navy
   
MascotEagle
National ranking6,602
Feeder schoolsCalera Middle School
Websitewww.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cahs/

Student profile

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For the 2022–23 school year, Calera High School has 970 students enrolled.[4] Within that number, 49% of students are white, 38% of students are black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are of two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian-American.[5] 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-priced lunches.

Athletics

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The athletic teams compete in the 6A division of Alabama High School Athletic Association competition.

State championships

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Basketball: 1996, 1997, 2006[6]

Band

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The Calera High School Marching Band, also known as The Soaring Sound of Dixie, is the largest organization at the school.[7]

In the 2022 season, they won best in class 3A in all categories and most entertaining at the Midsouth Marching Festival.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Calera High School". U.S. News & World Report.
  2. ^ "NCES Search for Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "Calera High School, Calera, Alabama". shelbyed.k12.al.us. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
  4. ^ "Calera High School (2022-23 Ranking) - Calera, AL". Public School Review. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  5. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Calera High". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  6. ^ "Alabama High School Sports History". www.ahsfhs.org. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  7. ^ "Calera High School Band". caleraeagleband.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2014. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
  8. ^ "Shanavia Dowdell - Women's Basketball". LA Tech Athletics.
  9. ^ "Kobe Prentice - Football". University of Alabama Athletics.
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