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Clarke Central High School

Summary:

Clarke Central High School is a public high school located in Athens, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,836 students. It is part of the Clarke County School District, which is ranked 146 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Clarke Central High School has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 86.3% in 2019-2020 to 80.2% in 2021-2022 (lower than the state average of 84.7%), the school has shown some signs of improvement in recent years. Its state-wide ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger have increased from 2 stars in 2018-2019 to 3 stars in the current school year. However, the school's test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are generally lower than the state and county averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 35.4% to 46.4% across various subjects. Additionally, Clarke Central High School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 82.84% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Oglethorpe County High School and Jefferson High School, Clarke Central High School generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and graduation rates. Within the Clarke County School District, there is also a notable disparity in performance between Clarke Central High School and the other high school, Cedar Shoals High School, with Cedar Shoals consistently ranking lower on state-wide school rankings and having lower test scores and graduation rates.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 350 S Milledge Ave
       Athens, GA  30605

(706) 357-5200

District: Clarke County

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,892 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,836

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.0%
Hispanic:
26.3%
White:
25.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clarke Central High School ranks better than 59.2% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Clarke County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clarke Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Clarke Central High School has the largest high school student body size in the Clarke County School District.  (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarke Central High School is $9,892, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Clarke County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Clarke Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Clarke Central High School 187th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Clarke Central High School in the ranking list.)

Clarke County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarke County 146th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clarke Central High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 30.50 266th 335 20.6%
2007 39.22 249th 358 30.4%
2008 42.18 238th 370 35.7%
2009 35.86 279th 372 25.0%
2010 38.38 272nd 384 29.2%
2011 35.26 304th 402 24.4%
2012 27.57 319th 396 19.4%
2013 36.71 297th 425 30.1%
2014 41.32 262nd 425 38.4%
2015 30.96 288th 435 33.8%
2016 42.34 208th 426 51.2%
2017 34.42 244th 420 41.9%
2018 37.27 234th 428 45.3%
2019 36.03 250th 438 42.9%
2021 42.41 198th 410 51.7%
2022 38.79 234th 429 45.5%
2023 45.18 206th 442 53.4%
2024 50.01 187th 458 59.2%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Clarke Central High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Open Quote I graduated from CCHS in 1983. It's sad to see the decline. The only stat I see trending up is free or discounted food. Obviously the cafeteria needs to serve more "smart food" like fish. Unless I'm missing something, it looks like the more free or discounted food you eat, the dumber you get and, in turn, drag down the school... Someone help me understand what happened to my old school. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 22, 2010

Open Quote the students in the honors classes ( Math, History, Science, Latin, Modern languages,English...) have an outstanding education. The classes are rather small and are attended by students who want to learn. Despite our children having attended private schools almost exclusively from grade 1-9 , Clarke Central has challenged our children to excel in academics , sports, and community life.

The honors classes do demand more work and dilligence on the students and this is why the classes are smaller. The students who do not want to be challenged invariably avoid honors classes. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Clarke Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1362 1362
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1433 1433
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1451 1451
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1411 1411
1994 646 730 27 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1426
1995 633 696 36 32 1 n/a n/a 0 1398
1996 633 696 36 32 1 n/a n/a 0 1398
1997 678 756 40 37 2 n/a n/a 0 1513
1998 679 777 33 27 3 n/a n/a 0 1519
1999 635 775 27 45 4 n/a n/a 0 1486
2000 600 802 30 61 2 n/a n/a 0 1495
2001 561 872 28 95 0 n/a n/a 0 1556
2002 491 789 44 171 3 n/a n/a 0 1498
2003 491 789 44 171 3 n/a n/a 0 1498
2004 463 777 41 173 1 n/a n/a 0 1455
2005 410 779 38 222 2 n/a n/a 33 1484
2006 397 806 40 240 2 n/a n/a 34 1519
2007 353 798 40 233 2 n/a n/a 32 1458
2008 325 843 24 252 2 n/a n/a 37 1483
2009 311 861 32 254 2 n/a n/a 35 1495
2010 298 797 25 247 1 1 48 0 1417
2011 298 873 20 262 1 1 51 0 1506
2012 305 830 25 258 2 2 51 0 1473
2013 317 765 22 271 2 0 49 0 1426
2014 303 793 25 304 3 1 43 0 1472
2015 292 738 32 323 5 1 38 0 1429
2016 310 705 36 323 2 1 42 0 1419
2017 322 742 36 371 3 1 50 0 1525
2018 388 775 41 411 4 1 70 0 1690
2019 431 807 40 422 3 0 68 0 1771
2020 454 755 39 438 2 3 69 0 1760
2021 477 748 42 425 2 3 74 0 1771
2022 466 800 43 445 0 4 75 0 1833
2023 467 753 42 482 1 3 88 0 1836

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clarke Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1362 79.0 17.2 22.5
1991 1433 76.0 18.8 28.5
1992 1451 80.0 18.1 33.1
1993 1411 82.0 17.2 36.5
1994 1426 84.5 16.9 36.7
1995 1398 69.5 20.1 38.4
1996 1398 69.5 20.1 38.4
1997 1513 67.9 22.3 34.8
1998 1519 75.8 20.0 36.6
1999 1486 78.3 19.0 37
2000 1495 80.7 18.5 37.3
2001 1556 85.9 18.1 36.4
2002 1498 87.9 17.0 40.5
2003 1498 87.9 17.0 40.5
2004 1455 89.6 16.2 42.7
2005 1484 87.4 17.0 44.8
2006 1519 91.5 16.6 54.7
2007 1458 93.9 15.5 59.3
2008 1483 101.5 14.6 64
2009 1495 99.2 15.1 69.5
2010 1417 98.7 14.3 71.1
2011 1506 101.7 14.8 72.6
2012 1473 103.1 14.2 72.8
2013 1426 89.5 15.9 76.3
2014 1472 87.0 16.9 77.4
2015 1429 88.0 16.2 70.1
2016 1419 96.0 14.7 92.1
2017 1525 97.5 15.6 92.1
2018 1690 97.5 17.3 92.1
2019 1771 101.8 17.3 92
2020 1760 107.5 16.3 53.2
2021 1771 112.4 15.7 64.3
2022 1833 111.6 16.4 n/a
2023 1836 121.7 15.0 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clarke Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1362 79.0 17.2 22.5
1991 1433 76.0 18.8 28.5
1992 1451 80.0 18.1 33.1
1993 1411 82.0 17.2 36.5
1994 1426 84.5 16.9 36.7
1995 1398 69.5 20.1 38.4
1996 1398 69.5 20.1 38.4
1997 1513 67.9 22.3 34.8
1998 1519 75.8 20.0 36.6
1999 1486 78.3 19.0 37
2000 1495 80.7 18.5 37.3
2001 1556 85.9 18.1 36.4
2002 1498 87.9 17.0 40.5
2003 1498 87.9 17.0 40.5
2004 1455 89.6 16.2 42.7
2005 1484 87.4 17.0 44.8
2006 1519 91.5 16.6 54.7
2007 1458 93.9 15.5 59.3
2008 1483 101.5 14.6 64
2009 1495 99.2 15.1 69.5
2010 1417 98.7 14.3 71.1
2011 1506 101.7 14.8 72.6
2012 1473 103.1 14.2 72.8
2013 1426 89.5 15.9 76.3
2014 1472 87.0 16.9 77.4
2015 1429 88.0 16.2 70.1
2016 1419 96.0 14.7 92.1
2017 1525 97.5 15.6 92.1
2018 1690 97.5 17.3 92.1
2019 1771 101.8 17.3 92
2020 1760 107.5 16.3 53.2
2021 1771 112.4 15.7 64.3
2022 1833 111.6 16.4 n/a
2023 1836 121.7 15.0 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clarke Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,321 (12.7%) $9,071 (87.3%) $10,392
2018 $913 (9.3%) $8,865 (90.7%) $9,777
2019 $1,201 (12.1%) $8,691 (87.9%) $9,892

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarke Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 250th of 438 High schoolsRanks 206th of 442 High schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Clarke Central High School)43.538.3
 5.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Clarke County)36.531
 5.5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Clarke Central High School)34.341.8
 7.5%
   End of Course Biology (Clarke County)29.433.9
 4.5%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Clarke Central High School)4230.2
 11.8%
   End of Course United States History (Clarke County)34.925.1
 9.8%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students17711836
 3.7%
African American807753
 6.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian4042
 5%
Hispanic422482
 14.2%
Pacific Islander03
White431467
 8.4%
Two or More Races6888
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92%82.8%
 9.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarke Central High School

Students at Clarke Central High School are 41% African American, 26% Hispanic, 25% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,836 students attended Clarke Central High School.

Clarke Central High School ranks 187th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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