CEDAR GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
Cedar Grove High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Ellenwood, GA with about 1,055 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 68 teachers, Cedar Grove High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Cedar Grove High School, located in Ellenwood, Georgia, serves the DeKalb County School District and is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and competitive extracurricular programs. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, supported by a faculty committed to fostering both intellectual growth and character development. As a cornerstone of the Ellenwood area, the institution emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in a variety of clubs, organizations, and academic pathways.
Beyond the classroom, Cedar Grove High School is perhaps most notably recognized for its storied athletic tradition, particularly its highly successful football program, which has garnered state-wide attention and multiple championship titles. This spirit of excellence extends into other areas of school life, including arts and vocational programs, which help to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing rigorous academic standards with robust student involvement, Cedar Grove continues to be a vital hub for youth development and community pride in the DeKalb County region.
For more information, contact Cedar Grove High School at (678) 874-4002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(678) 874-4002
CEDAR GROVE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ellenwood, GA with about 1,055 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 1,055
- Teachers:
- 68
- 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
* 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 1,055 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CEDAR GROVE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- 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.