Southeast Whitfield County High School

1954 Riverbend Rd
Dalton, GA 30721

whitfield.k12.ga.us

1,492 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southeast Whitfield County High School, located in Dalton, Georgia, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Whitfield County School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. As part of a district focused on student growth, the school emphasizes a blend of rigorous classroom instruction, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement to foster well-rounded development.

In addition to its core curriculum, Southeast Whitfield High School offers various programs designed to support student interests and career aspirations. The campus serves as a hub for local school spirit and community activity, frequently hosting athletic events and extracurricular organizations. By leveraging resources provided through the Whitfield County school system, the institution strives to maintain a supportive learning culture that encourages students to excel academically while developing the interpersonal skills necessary for life after graduation.

1,492

Total Students

85.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southeast Whitfield County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	1,052
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,052 (70.5 %)
White
379 (25.4 %)
Two or More
35 (2.3 %)
Black
17 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)226-2753
Website:	http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,379
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 9 432

Grade 10 394

Grade 11 337

Grade 12 329