Alexander High School
- Alexander High School serves 1,805 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Alexander High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Alexander High School's student population of 1,805 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,805 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 103 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alexander High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alexander High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #937 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 27% | 37% |
| White | 59% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alexander High School is Youth Villages At Inner Harbour (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Yeager Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bill Arp Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Douglasville Bill Arp Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 636 students
0.2 miles
6550 Alexander Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770)651-3200 0.2 K-5 636 - Douglasville Yeager Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 558 students
1.5 miles
4000 Kings Hwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770)651-5600 1.5 6-8 558 - Douglasville Dorsett Shoals Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 441 students
1.6 miles
5866 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770)651-3700 1.6 K-5 441 - Winston Mason Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 861 students
2.9 miles
7777 Mason Creek Road
Winston, GA 30187
(770)651-2500 2.9 6-8 861 - Douglasville Bright Star Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 463 students
3.1 miles
6300 John West Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770)651-3400 3.1 PK-5 463
School Reviews
| 2 Academically Aexander is ok. However, they have severe discipline problems with horrific fights and gang initiations. The staff knows and continues to let these delinquents terrorize the students and disrupt class. We are about to pull out our child because 3 of 4 classes are interupted daily with violent aggressive behavior by these thugs. - Posted by Parent - shana |
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