Phoenix High School
Phoenix High School serves 144 students in grades 9-12.
Phoenix High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Phoenix High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Phoenix High School's student population of 144 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 144 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Phoenix High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Phoenix High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2135 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 15% |
| Black | 3% | 37% |
| White | 66% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 45-49% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Whitfield County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Phoenix High School is Morris Innovative High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Eastbrook Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Eastside Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dalton Eastside Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 26%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 595 students10
0.2 miles
102 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-3074 0.2 PK-5 595 - Dalton Eastbrook Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 688 students10
1.0 miles
700 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135 1 6-8 688 - Dalton Roan Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 476 students10
1.6 miles
1116 Roan St
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-3225 1.6 PK-5 476 - Dalton Blue Ridge Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 654 students10
1.7 miles
100 S Bogle St
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 260-2700 1.7 PK-5 654 - Dalton Morris Innovative High School Math: 5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 367 students10
1.7 miles
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150 1.7 9-12 367
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