Northgate High School vs. Newnan High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,776 students in grades 9-12, Northgate High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 2,281 students in grades 9-12, Newnan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,776 students
2,281 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
144 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#993 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
26%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
501
589
Grade 10 Students
470
605
Grade 11 Students
416
595
Grade 12 Students
389
492
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
10%
% Black
15%
27%
% White
64%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%