Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
93%
36%
White
2%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)40-44%
72%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Technical High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 72%.
How many students attend Technical High School?
206 students attend Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Technical High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Technical High School?
Technical High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Technical High School offer ?
Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Technical High School part of?
Technical High School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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