Avondale High School serves 589 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 91%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
589 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
91%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
90%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)40-44%
69%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% GA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 91% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avondale High School?
The graduation rate of Avondale High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 69%.
How many students attend Avondale High School?
589 students attend Avondale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Avondale High School students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avondale High School?
Avondale High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Avondale High School offer ?
Avondale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Avondale High School part of?
Avondale High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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