Top Rankings
State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,475 students in State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public School in State Specialty School I- Foothills Regional High have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
1 School
2,330 Schools
# Students
1,475 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
51:1
51:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 9% has increased from 8% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Graduation Rate
9%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)100%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
20%
% Black
40%
36%
% White
39%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,252 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 74% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,612 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,252
$14,327
Spending / Student
$13,612
$13,452
Best State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothills Regional High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 795-2191
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 795-2191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High?
State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High manages 1 public schools serving 1,475 students.
What is the rank of State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High?
State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High is ranked #105 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High?
40% of State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High students are Black, 39% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High?
State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High has a student/teacher ratio of 51:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,612 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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