Tri-cities High School

2575 Harris St
Atlanta, GA 30344
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,499 students in grades 9-12, Tri-cities 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%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 1,499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tri-cities High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Tri-cities High School's student population of 1,499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,499 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Tri-cities High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-cities High School is 0.49, 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)
#1554 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Tri-cities High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tri-cities High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21-39%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tri-cities 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Tri-cities High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
32%
18%
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Black
64%
36%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Tri-cities High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
37%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Tri-cities High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Tri-cities High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Tri-cities 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 Tri-cities 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)
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tri-cities 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 is Tri-cities High School's ranking?
Tri-cities High School is ranked #1554 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Tri-cities High School often compared to?
Tri-cities High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake 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 36% GA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri-cities High School?
The graduation rate of Tri-cities High School is 89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tri-cities High School?
1,499 students attend Tri-cities High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Tri-cities High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-cities High School?
Tri-cities High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tri-cities High School offer ?
Tri-cities High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tri-cities High School part of?
Tri-cities High School is part of Fulton County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 05, 2024 (Friday)

School Reviews

5   4/21/2008
The arts program especially musical theater at this school is phenomenal. I also love the respect the kids have at this school for the faculty. It is a great school!!!
- Posted by Parent - jaxin

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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