AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL

www.leonschools.net/godby

1,444 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,444

Total Students

64.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	187
Black	1,010
Asian	10
Two or More	65
American Indian	3

Black
1,010 (69.9 %)
Hispanic
187 (13.0 %)
White
169 (11.7 %)
Two or More
65 (4.5 %)
Asian
10 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEON
Phone:	(850)488-1325
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/godby
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	734
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 544

Grade 10 362

Grade 11 318

Grade 12 220