Mcintosh High School

201 Walt Banks Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,695 students in grades 9-12, Mcintosh High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcintosh High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Mcintosh High School's student population of 1,695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,695 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mcintosh High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcintosh High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#87 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mcintosh High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcintosh High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcintosh High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mcintosh High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
13%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mcintosh High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mcintosh High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mcintosh High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mcintosh High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcintosh High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mcintosh High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcintosh High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcintosh High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcintosh High School's ranking?
Mcintosh High School is ranked #87 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mcintosh High School often compared to?
Mcintosh High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Starrs Mill High School, Sandy Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcintosh High School?
The graduation rate of Mcintosh High School is 93%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mcintosh High School?
1,695 students attend Mcintosh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mcintosh High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcintosh High School?
Mcintosh High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcintosh High School offer ?
Mcintosh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcintosh High School part of?
Mcintosh High School is part of Fayette County School District.

School Calendar

View the Mcintosh High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Fall Break for Students
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)

School Reviews

2   9/30/2014
This school has good teachers and a few bad teachers. No different than any other school. Its the parents and the money in this town that make the test scores higher.
- Posted by Parent - curti

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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