Serving 257 students in grades 9-12, Therrell School of Health and Science 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
98%
36%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)65-69%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Therrell School of Health and Science?
The graduation rate of Therrell School of Health and Science is 65-69%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend Therrell School of Health and Science?
257 students attend Therrell School of Health and Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Therrell School of Health and Science students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Therrell School of Health and Science?
Therrell School of Health and Science has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Therrell School of Health and Science offer ?
Therrell School of Health and Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Therrell School of Health and Science part of?
Therrell School of Health and Science is part of Atlanta Public Schools.
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