MCCLARIN HIGH SCHOOL
McClarin High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Fulton County school district, located in College Park, GA with about 165 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 20 teachers, McClarin High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
McClarin High School, located at 3605 Main St in College Park, Georgia, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Fulton County School System. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible academic structure aimed at credit recovery and accelerated graduation paths. By providing smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction, McClarin focuses on helping students overcome academic hurdles and stay on track to earn their high school diplomas.
Beyond its core academic mission, McClarin High School places a strong emphasis on student support services and career readiness. The school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere intended to encourage student engagement and improve attendance for those who have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. Through its specialized curriculum and dedicated faculty, the institution strives to provide its students with the tools, confidence, and academic standing necessary to succeed in post-secondary education or the workforce.
For more information, contact McClarin High School at (470) 254-8080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
College Park, GA 30337
(470) 254-8080
MCCLARIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in College Park, GA with about 165 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fulton County
- Total Students:
- 165
- Teachers:
- 20.2
- 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 165 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MCCLARIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 41.8%
- Male
- 58.2%
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.