Tuscaloosa City School District

District Spending

The Tuscaloosa City School District spends $9,170 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 56% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Tuscaloosa City School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the AL state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Tuscaloosa City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Tuscaloosa City School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Tuscaloosa City School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.