VALDOSTA HIGH SCHOOL
Valdosta High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Valdosta City school district, located in Valdosta, GA with about 2,117 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 119 teachers, Valdosta High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Valdosta High School, located in Valdosta, Georgia, is a prominent public secondary school that serves as a cornerstone of the Valdosta City School District. Known for its rich history and deep-rooted traditions, the school is perhaps most famous for its storied athletic program—particularly its football team, which is widely recognized as one of the winningest high school programs in the United States. The school’s mascot, the Wildcat, is a central part of the community’s identity, and the "Go Cats" spirit is a defining characteristic of the local culture.
Beyond its athletic prestige, Valdosta High School offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and career paths. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, providing students with access to various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education programs, and extracurricular clubs that foster leadership and personal growth. Housed in a modern campus facility, the school continues to focus on maintaining high academic standards while serving a diverse student body, striving to uphold its long-standing reputation for excellence in both the classroom and the community.
For more information, contact Valdosta High School at (229) 333-8540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8540
http://www.gocats.org
VALDOSTA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Valdosta, GA with about 2,117 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Valdosta City
- Total Students:
- 2,117
- Teachers:
- 119
- 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 2,117 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VALDOSTA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 73.8%
- White
- 18.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.