AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL

AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the LEON school district, located in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 1,338 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL, located on West Tharpe Street in Tallahassee, is a prominent public secondary school within the Leon County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Godby High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong emphasis on student engagement. The school offers an array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student government, performing arts, and various academic clubs. By balancing academic rigor with community involvement and school spirit, Godby aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports the personal and professional development of its students in the Tallahassee community.

For more information, contact AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL at (850) 488-1325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1717 W THARPE ST
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303-4441
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AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 1,338 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
LEON
Total Students:
1,338
Teachers:
63
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,338 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.7%
White
13.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.3%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.