Shelby County High School
#30
Best ACT in Alabama High Schools
#27
Best Student:Teacher Ratio in Alabama
584
Students
14.4:1
S:T Ratio
School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance1,260
A-
24
B+
12
A-
12%
C
14:1
B+
92%
A+
18%
C
23%
C
This Week at Shelby County – August 18, 2026
77 students practicing on Varsity Tutors
Academic Resources
Typical courses and practice resources for students at Shelby County High School
Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Shelby County High School.
National Tests
August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
ISEE — Fall Testing Season
August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027
SSAT — Flex Testing
August 22, 2026
SAT — National
August 28, 2026
SAT — National
September 1, 2026
ACT — National
September 1, 2026
SAT — National
State Assessments
January 19, 2027 – March 12, 2027
WIDA ACCESS — Online
January 19, 2027 – March 12, 2027
WIDA Alternate ACCESS
March 1, 2027 – April 2, 2027
ACAP Alternate
March 9, 2027 – April 16, 2027
ACT with Writing
March 15, 2027 – April 23, 2027
ACAP Summative
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