Calhoun High School

www.calhounschools.org

1,274 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Calhoun High School, located in Calhoun, Georgia, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Calhoun City Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and a variety of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a deep sense of community pride. Calhoun High is widely recognized for its successful extracurricular programs, particularly in athletics and the performing arts, which consistently achieve regional and state-level recognition. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with competitive spirit and civic engagement, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become well-rounded, successful citizens after graduation.

1,274

Total Students

62.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calhoun High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	597
Hispanic	520
Black	83
Asian	28
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
597 (46.9 %)
Hispanic
520 (40.8 %)
Black
83 (6.5 %)
Two or More
43 (3.4 %)
Asian
28 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Calhoun City
Phone:	(706)629-9213
Website:	http://www.calhounschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	975
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 9 381

Grade 10 338

Grade 11 291

Grade 12 264