Classic City High School

440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 30 students in grades 9-12, Classic City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : ≤10%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Classic City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Classic City High School's student population of 30 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
30 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Classic City High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
(18-19)
≤10%
44%
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(18-19)
11-19%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Classic City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
7%
18%
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Black
90%
36%
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White
3%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Classic City High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Classic City High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Classic City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Classic City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Classic City High School often compared to?
Classic City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarke Central High School, Cedar Shoals High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Classic City High School?
The graduation rate of Classic City High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Classic City High School?
30 students attend Classic City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Classic City High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Classic City High School?
Classic City High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Classic City High School offer ?
Classic City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Classic City High School part of?
Classic City High School is part of Clarke County School District.

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Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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