IRWIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Irwin County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Irwin County school district, located in Ocilla, GA with about 479 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 36 teachers, Irwin County 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.

Irwin County High School, located in Ocilla, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Irwin County School District. As a small, rural public school, it functions as the heart of the community, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and students often maintain strong, long-term relationships. The school is home to the "Indians" and takes great pride in its athletic programs, particularly its football team, which has historically been a significant source of local spirit and community engagement.

Academically, the school offers a standard high school curriculum alongside various vocational and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both collegiate pursuits and the local workforce. By balancing a traditional academic focus with a variety of clubs and sports, Irwin County High School aims to provide a well-rounded experience that emphasizes both individual student growth and active participation in the wider Ocilla community.

For more information, contact Irwin County High School at (229) 468-9421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774
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IRWIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ocilla, GA with about 479 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Irwin County
Total Students:
479
Teachers:
36.6
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 479 students

White
63.7%
Black or African American
30.1%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.