Building a Legacy of Excellence
Clay-Chalkville High School reflects the pride and commitment of an exceptional community. Home of the Cougars, Clay-Chalkville High was established on August 14, 1996. During the historic 1996-97 inaugural year, two administrators, 72 teachers and staff, and 856 students grades 9 to 11 began a legacy of excellence. The school is now the largest of 17 high schools in Jefferson County School System, the second-largest of 127 school systems in the state of Alabama. It currently serves a student body of 1400, in grades 9 to 12, with a faculty and staff of over 115 members.