About Tuscaloosa City Schools

The mission of the Tuscaloosa City Schools is to create and support a culture of high expectations for each and every student to achieve personal, academic, and career excellence.

The Tuscaloosa City Schools provides instruction to more than 11,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students throughout metropolitan Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Twenty-one schools comprise the district, including 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, one K-8 school, 3 high schools, and 2 program sites dedicated to specialty education: one for students receiving alternative education, and a career-technical facility for grades 9 – 12.

More than 1,500 dedicated employees serve the community by challenging students to a curriculum to exceed the expectations of every student on our 21 campuses from the first day of school to their graduation day.

Our Vision

The vision of the Tuscaloosa City Schools is to be a premier, innovative school system where each and every student graduates and is fully prepared for life and career success.