About the School
Benjamin Russell High School is a public high school located in Alexander City, Alabama, serving grades 9 through 12. As the only high school in the Alexander City Schools district, it caters to approximately 825 students with a dedicated team of 52 classroom teachers. The school emphasizes academics, college preparation, career and technical education, and encourages participation in extracurricular activities. The school offers a variety of programs, including 9 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 34 career and technical education classes across 10 pathways. It also has dual-enrollment partnerships with three post-secondary institutions. Students can engage in over 40 extracurricular and co-curricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and athletic teams. Registration is conducted online, and the school provides clear information about its operating hours for families.