Serving 211 students in grades 9-12, Whitfield County Career Academy 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
31%
18%
Black
1%
36%
White
64%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)75-79%
72%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitfield County Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Whitfield County Career Academy is 75-79%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 72%.
How many students attend Whitfield County Career Academy?
211 students attend Whitfield County Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Whitfield County Career Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitfield County Career Academy?
Whitfield County Career Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitfield County Career Academy offer ?
Whitfield County Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitfield County Career Academy part of?
Whitfield County Career Academy is part of Whitfield County School District.
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