EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Eastside High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Newton County school district, located in Covington, GA with about 1,518 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 78 teachers, Eastside High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Eastside High School, located at 10245 Eagle Dr in Covington, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Newton County School System. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and is well-regarded for fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. As a cornerstone of the Covington area, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, technical training, or immediate entry into the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Eastside High School boasts a robust extracurricular program that encourages student involvement in athletics, the arts, and various academic clubs. These programs are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and collaboration, allowing students to cultivate their talents and interests outside of traditional coursework. By maintaining a balance of challenging academic standards and a supportive extracurricular culture, Eastside High strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that empowers its students to become productive and engaged citizens.
For more information, contact Eastside High School at (770) 784-2920 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2920
EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Covington, GA with about 1,518 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newton County
- Total Students:
- 1,518
- Teachers:
- 78.2
- 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 1,518 students
- White
- 56.3%
- Black or African American
- 34.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.