Bainbridge High School

Decatur County
1 Bearcat Blvd
Bainbridge, GA 39819
1,229 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bainbridge High School, located at 1 Bearcat Blvd in Bainbridge, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Decatur County School District. As the home of the "Bearcats," the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a tradition of school spirit and academic involvement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce, providing a range of core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities.

In addition to its academic programming, Bainbridge High School places a strong emphasis on student development through extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous instruction with opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body. For students, parents, and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources and district-wide engagement within Decatur County.
1,229
Total Students
85.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    572 (46.5 %)
  • White
    465 (37.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    151 (12.3 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
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: Decatur County
Phone: (229)248-2230
Website: http://www.dcboe.com/bhs/bhsweb.html
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 85.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,177
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 9 318
Grade 10 350
Grade 11 278
Grade 12 283
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
New Beginning Learning Center
Decatur County
178 Students
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819 (4.5 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th