Kendrick High School
Tel:
(706)565-2960
- Kendrick High School serves 896 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 5% (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 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Kendrick 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 1%)
School Overview
- Kendrick High School's student population of 896 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 896 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kendrick High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kendrick High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. 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 | #2071 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 91% | 37% |
| White | 2% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Muscogee County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kendrick High School is Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is East Columbus Magnet Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace Grades: 9-12 | 170 students
0.0 miles
2701 11th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706)565-2965 0.0 9-12 170 - Columbus East Columbus Magnet Academy Grades: 6-8 | 549 students
0.1 miles
6100 Georgetown Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)565-3026 0.1 6-8 549 - Columbus Georgetown Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 480 students
0.1 miles
954 High Ln
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)565-2980 0.1 K-5 480 - Columbus Wesley Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 395 students
0.8 miles
1801 Amber Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)569-3733 0.8 K-5 395 - Columbus Fort Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 566 students
1.3 miles
2900 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)569-3740 1.3 6-8 566
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