Whitfield County Career Academy serves 211 students in grades 9-12.
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 ≥50% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
31%
19%
Black
1%
36%
White
64%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)75-79%
72%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitfield County Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Whitfield County Career Academy is 75-79%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 72%.
How many students attend Whitfield County Career Academy?
211 students attend Whitfield County Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Whitfield County Career Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitfield County Career Academy?
Whitfield County Career Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitfield County Career Academy offer ?
Whitfield County Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitfield County Career Academy part of?
Whitfield County Career Academy is part of Whitfield County School District.
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