Scottsboro High School will be reclassified to 4A despite the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) initially denying Scottsboro’s appeal of its 5A status.
Scottsboro City Schools superintendent Jennifer Williams has said in multiple recent statements that the AHSAA initially double-counted 11 students in their Average Daily Membership (ADM), a measure of school attendance, resulting in the school being classified as 5A.
However, AHSAA reversed course on Monday, according to Williams.
“Over the past week, I have had productive and respectful conversations with AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon regarding the reclassification of Scottsboro High School. I appreciate his willingness to review the data and work collaboratively toward a resolution. This morning, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control voted to place Scottsboro High School in Class 4A for the 2026-2028 classification period based on the verified Average Daily Membership (ADM) presented,” Williams said in a statement on Monday. “I am grateful to the members of the Central Board of Control for their careful review of the data and documentation provided and for making the right decision for our student-athletes. Throughout this process, our priority has remained clear: to advocate for our student-athletes and ensure they are represented accurately and fairly.”
Williams continued, “This is a great win for Scottsboro High School and for our student-athletes. With this decision now behind us, we remain focused on winning in the classroom while competing on a fair and level playing field.”
Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) told 1819 News, “This is a big win for our Scottsboro student-athletes."
"I certainly appreciate the work that went into defending our kids and the AHSAA for doing what is right so our students can compete on a level playing field," Livingston said.
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