Alexander High School
Alexander High School serves 1,891 students in grades 9-12.
Alexander High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Alexander High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Alexander High School's student population of 1,891 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,891 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 103 teachers |
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School Rankings
Alexander High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Alexander High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #838 out of 2196 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 27% | 37% |
| White | 57% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Douglasville Bill Arp Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 666 students10
0.2 miles
6550 Alexander Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3200 0.2 K-5 666 - Douglasville Yeager Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 544 students10
1.5 miles
4000 Kings Hwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5600 1.5 6-8 544 - Douglasville Dorsett Shoals Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 453 students10
1.6 miles
5866 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3700 1.6 K-5 453 - Winston Mason Creek Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 855 students10
2.9 miles
7777 Mason Creek Road
Winston, GA 30187
(770) 651-2500 2.9 6-8 855 - Douglasville Bright Star Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 477 students10
3.1 miles
6300 John West Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3400 3.1 PK-5 477
School Reviews
| 2 8/25/2010 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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