Cedar Shoals High School

1,443 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cedar Shoals High School, located in Athens, Georgia, is a prominent public secondary institution within the Clarke County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-known for its strong commitment to both academic development and extracurricular engagement. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education pathways, and various specialized programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cedar Shoals is highly regarded for its vibrant school spirit and athletic programs, often referred to as the "Home of the Jaguars." The school fosters a culture of inclusivity and pride, encouraging students to participate in a wide array of clubs, arts, and competitive sports. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, Cedar Shoals High School strives to equip its students with the skills and experiences necessary to navigate their future endeavors.

1,443

Total Students

100.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Shoals High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	488
Black	686
Asian	13
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
686 (47.5 %)
Hispanic
488 (33.8 %)
White
190 (13.2 %)
Two or More
63 (4.4 %)
Asian
13 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
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)546-5375
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,489
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 9 535

Grade 10 389

Grade 11 305

Grade 12 214