Hardaway High School

2901 College Dr
Columbus, GA 31906

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/HAR

1,184 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hardaway High School, located in Columbus, Georgia, is a prominent public secondary institution within the Muscogee County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its strong emphasis on both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. As home of the "Hawks," the school fosters a spirited campus culture that prioritizes student development through a wide array of programs, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various career-technical pathways designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hardaway High School is recognized for its commitment to community involvement and school pride. The campus offers specialized academic programs and clubs that cater to a variety of student interests, aiming to create a well-rounded educational environment. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the school strives to empower its students to excel as responsible citizens and lifelong learners within the Columbus community and beyond.

1,184

Total Students

78.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hardaway High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	114
Black	764
Asian	9
Two or More	92
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
764 (64.5 %)
White
199 (16.8 %)
Hispanic
114 (9.6 %)
Two or More
92 (7.8 %)
Asian
9 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)748-2766
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/HAR
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,067
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 9 369

Grade 10 344

Grade 11 241

Grade 12 230

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hardaway High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	369
Grade 10	344
Grade 11	241
Grade 12	230

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hardaway High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	597	50.4%
Male	587	49.6%

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