Serving 1,509 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
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 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Shoals High School's student population of 1,509 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cedar Shoals High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
31%
18%
Black
51%
36%
White
13%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 44% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Shoals High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Shoals High School is 74%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cedar Shoals High School?
1,509 students attend Cedar Shoals High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cedar Shoals High School students are Black, 31% 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
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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