Butler High School
Tel:
(706)796-4959
- Butler High School serves 836 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 3% (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 10-14% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Butler High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Butler High School's student population of 836 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 836 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Butler High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Butler High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. 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 | #2145 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 3% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 88% | 37% |
| White | 7% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 74% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Butler High School is Alternative Education Center At Lamar (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alternative Education Center At Lamar (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dorothy Hains Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Dorothy Hains Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 636 students
0.7 miles
1820 Windsor Spring Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706)796-4918 0.7 PK-5 636 - Augusta Alternative Education Center At Lamar Grades: 6-12 | 150 students
1.1 miles
970 Baker Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706)796-4965 1.1 6-12 150 - Augusta Southside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
1.1 miles
3310 Old Louisville Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706)796-4952 1.1 PK-5 404 - Augusta Sego Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 566 students
1.4 miles
3420 Julia Ave
Augusta, GA 30906
(706)796-4944 1.4 6-8 566 - Augusta Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 4 students
1.5 miles
3485 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706)771-7854 1.5 7-12 4
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