Cedar Grove High School

1,123 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cedar Grove High School, located in Ellenwood, Georgia, serves the DeKalb County School District and is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and competitive extracurricular programs. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, supported by a faculty committed to fostering both intellectual growth and character development. As a cornerstone of the Ellenwood area, the institution emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in a variety of clubs, organizations, and academic pathways.

Beyond the classroom, Cedar Grove High School is perhaps most notably recognized for its storied athletic tradition, particularly its highly successful football program, which has garnered state-wide attention and multiple championship titles. This spirit of excellence extends into other areas of school life, including arts and vocational programs, which help to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing rigorous academic standards with robust student involvement, Cedar Grove continues to be a vital hub for youth development and community pride in the DeKalb County region.

1,123

Total Students

69.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Grove High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	58
Black	1,030
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	4

Black
1,030 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
58 (5.2 %)
Two or More
23 (2.0 %)
White
7 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Asian
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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-4002
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,121
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 9 353

Grade 10 298

Grade 11 243

Grade 12 229