HANCOCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Hancock Central High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hancock County school district, located in Sparta, GA with about 247 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 18 teachers, Hancock Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Hancock Central High School, located in Sparta, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Hancock County School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation by focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and career readiness. The campus operates under the governance of the Hancock County Board of Education and strives to maintain a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and progress toward state educational standards.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Hancock Central High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and extracurricular participation to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By providing resources and guidance tailored to the needs of its student body, the school works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and future success in collegiate or professional environments. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, district news, or academic calendars, the institution maintains an official website at http://www.hancock.k12.ga.us.

For more information, contact Hancock Central High School at (706) 444-7009 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11311 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
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HANCOCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sparta, GA with about 247 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hancock County
Total Students:
247
Teachers:
18
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 247 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HANCOCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.8%
White
1.6%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.4%
Hispanic/Latino
0.4%

Female
44.5%
Male
55.5%

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.