Serving 1,489 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Shoals 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 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Shoals High School serves the eastern part of Athens, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 74.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located up to 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Shoals High School's student population of 1,489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,489 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedar Shoals High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Shoals High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
69%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Shoals High School's ranking?
Cedar Shoals High School is ranked #1551 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cedar Shoals High School often compared to?
Cedar Shoals High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarke Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Shoals High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Shoals High School is 69%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Cedar Shoals High School?
1,489 students attend Cedar Shoals High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cedar Shoals High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Shoals High School?
Cedar Shoals High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Shoals High School offer ?
Cedar Shoals High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Shoals High School part of?
Cedar Shoals High School is part of Clarke County School District.
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