Calhoun County High School

Calhoun County
133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846
163 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Calhoun County High School, located in Edison, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Calhoun County School District. As a small, rural public school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school strives to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education, by offering a curriculum aligned with state standards and focused on core academic disciplines.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular fabric of the Edison community. Through participation in various athletics, clubs, and student organizations, Calhoun County High School encourages students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, the administration and faculty aim to provide personalized attention to students, ensuring that the school remains a cornerstone for local youth development and a bridge to future opportunities.
163
Total Students
13.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    157 (96.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.1 %)
  • White
    1 (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: Calhoun County
Phone: (229)310-2082
Website: http://www.calhoun.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 130
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 43
Grade 10 49
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio