DALTON HIGH SCHOOL
Dalton High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Dalton Public Schools school district, located in Dalton, GA with about 1,901 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 112 teachers, Dalton High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Dalton High School, located at 1500 Manley St in Dalton, Georgia, is a prominent institution within the Dalton Public Schools district. Known as the "Home of the Catamounts," the school serves as a central hub for secondary education in the community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, while also fostering a strong sense of school spirit through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs.
The school is noted for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, aiming to provide a diverse and inclusive environment that meets the needs of its student body. By leveraging a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, Dalton High School strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to thrive in an evolving global society. As a focal point for the Dalton community, the school emphasizes both individual achievement and civic responsibility, maintaining a tradition of excellence that spans generations of local students.
For more information, contact Dalton High School at (706) 278-8757 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757
DALTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dalton, GA with about 1,901 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dalton Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,901
- Teachers:
- 112.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,901 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 67.8%
- White
- 22.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.