Coahulla Creek High School

986 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Coahulla Creek High School, located in Dalton, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Whitfield County School District. Opened in 2011 to alleviate overcrowding in neighboring high schools, the campus is known for its modern facilities and a strong emphasis on integrating technology into the classroom. The school fosters a comprehensive academic environment that offers a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education (CTE) pathways, and dual-enrollment opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Coahulla Creek is deeply rooted in the "Colt" spirit, maintaining a robust extracurricular program that includes competitive athletic teams, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school places a high value on community engagement and character development, striving to create an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to pursue personal excellence. With its focus on rigorous academics and diverse student involvement, Coahulla Creek serves as a central hub for the youth of the North Georgia community.

986

Total Students

57.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coahulla Creek High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	575
Hispanic	350
Black	14
Asian	7
Two or More	34
American Indian	6

White
575 (58.3 %)
Hispanic
350 (35.5 %)
Two or More
34 (3.4 %)
Black
14 (1.4 %)
Asian
7 (0.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.6 %)

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)694-4900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	986
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	825
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 9 275

Grade 10 238

Grade 11 247

Grade 12 226