Phoenix High School

2300 Maddox Chapel Rd NE
Dalton, GA 30721

137 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix High School, located on Maddox Chapel Road in Dalton, Georgia, is an alternative educational institution within the Dalton Public Schools system. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting or who require a different path to graduation. By offering smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to individual needs, the school focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges to successfully earn their high school diplomas.

Beyond academics, Phoenix High School places a strong emphasis on student success and future readiness. The school staff works closely with students to create personalized graduation plans, fostering a close-knit community that prioritizes mentorship and encouragement. By focusing on credit recovery and individualized pacing, Phoenix High School serves as a vital resource for the Dalton community, ensuring that students have the necessary tools and support to transition into higher education or the workforce.

137

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	49
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
82 (59.9 %)
Hispanic
49 (35.8 %)
Two or More
5 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)876-3600
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
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 10 20

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 53