White County High School

White County
2600 Highway 129 N
Cleveland, GA 30528
1,176 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
White County High School, located in Cleveland, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the White County School District. Situated along Highway 129 North, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development.

Beyond the classroom, White County High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Students are encouraged to participate in diverse athletic programs, competitive clubs, and fine arts activities, which play a crucial role in building school spirit and developing leadership skills. By balancing rigorous coursework with engaging student life initiatives, the school strives to equip its students with the tools necessary to become productive, well-rounded members of their community.
1,176
Total Students
73.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,027 (87.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    66 (5.6 %)
  • Two or More
    56 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    15 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    10 (0.9 %)
  • 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: White County
Phone: (706)865-2312
Website: http://www.white.k12.ga.us/wchs/index.html
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 73.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 813
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 9 341
Grade 10 297
Grade 11 276
Grade 12 262
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mountain Education Charter High School
State Charter Schools- Mountain Education Charter High Scho
Charter School 2,581 Students
1963 Tom Bell Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528 (3.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th