Clarke Central High School

1,836 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clarke Central High School, located in the heart of Athens, Georgia, is a prominent public secondary institution within the Clarke County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, and a strong sense of community spirit. It has long been a focal point of the Athens area, balancing a traditional high school experience with modern educational initiatives designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, Clarke Central is well-regarded for its robust arts and athletics programs, which serve as central pillars of the school's culture. The institution emphasizes inclusive learning environments and offers various specialized programs, such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses and career-technical pathways, to support the individual goals of its students. With its historical significance in the community and its proximity to the University of Georgia, the school maintains an atmosphere that encourages academic growth and civic engagement among its diverse student population.

1,836

Total Students

121.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarke Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	467
Hispanic	482
Black	753
Asian	42
Two or More	88
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
753 (41.0 %)
Hispanic
482 (26.3 %)
White
467 (25.4 %)
Two or More
88 (4.8 %)
Asian
42 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clarke County
Phone:	(706)357-5200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	121.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,574
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 600

Grade 10 474

Grade 11 400

Grade 12 362