Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy

Coffee County
706 Baker Hwy W
Douglas, GA 31533
210 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy (WRCCA), located in Douglas, Georgia, serves as a specialized educational bridge between high school and the professional workforce. Operating as a collaborative partnership, the academy provides students from the Coffee County School System with advanced vocational training, dual-enrollment opportunities, and industry-recognized certifications. By integrating rigorous academic coursework with hands-on technical instruction, the facility aims to prepare students for both immediate post-graduation employment and continued success in higher education.

The academy’s curriculum is designed to align with the specific needs of the regional economy, focusing on high-demand fields such as healthcare, industrial technology, information technology, and various skilled trades. Through its partnership with Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, students are able to earn college credit while still in high school, effectively lowering the cost and time required for future degree attainment. By providing a professional environment that simulates real-world job sites, WRCCA plays a vital role in fostering career readiness and economic development within the Douglas community.
210
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    111 (52.9 %)
  • Black
    55 (26.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (17.6 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.3 %)
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: Coffee County
Phone: (912)384-2086
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 215
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 57
Grade 10 63
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 45
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Coffee County High School
Coffee County
1,234 Students
159 Trojan Way
Douglas, GA 31533 (3.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th