Benjamin Russell High School
Alexander City, AL 35010
Phone: (256) 234-8611
Fax: (256) 234-8680
District: Alexander City School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 7-12 • 1008 students
Benjamin Russell High School, located in Alexander City, Alabama, serves grades 7-12 in the Alexander City School District. It is among the few public schools in Alabama to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Benjamin Russell High School is a public school in the Alexander City School District located in Alexander City, AL. The principal of Benjamin Russell High School is Mr Jose Reyes. As of 2012, the students are 58.3% White, non-Hispanic; 39.2% Black, non-Hispanic; 1.6% Hispanic; 0.6% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.2% Multiracial; and 0.1% Native American or Native Alaskan. 50.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 58.3% | 57% | 58% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 39.2% | 39% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1% | 1% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 1% | 1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.1% | — | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 50.6% | 55% | 56% |
| English learners | — | 2% | 2% |
There are no bases within 50 miles of Benjamin Russell High School.
