Harlem High School

www.ccboe.net

1,223 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harlem High School, located at 1070 Appling Harlem Rd in Harlem, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution serving the local Columbia County community. Operating under the umbrella of the Columbia County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and college and career readiness for its diverse student body. The campus serves as a central hub for the town of Harlem, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Harlem High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives, designed to build leadership skills and school spirit. The school maintains a strong commitment to community engagement and works closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure student success. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the Columbia County School District’s official website at http://www.ccboe.net serves as the primary resource.

1,223

Total Students

70.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harlem High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	754
Hispanic	118
Black	255
Asian	14
Two or More	81
Pacific Islander	1

White
754 (61.7 %)
Black
255 (20.9 %)
Hispanic
118 (9.6 %)
Two or More
81 (6.6 %)
Asian
14 (1.1 %)
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:	Columbia County
Phone:	(706)556-5980
Website:	http://www.ccboe.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* 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 9 352

Grade 10 295

Grade 11 295

Grade 12 281