Hephzibah High School

4558 Brothersville Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815

(706)592-2089

1,072 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hephzibah High School, located in Hephzibah, Georgia, is a public secondary institution serving the Richmond County School System. The school is known for its commitment to fostering academic growth and character development within a diverse student body. As part of the Richmond County district, it offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce.

In addition to its standard academic programs, Hephzibah High School emphasizes school spirit and community engagement through its various athletic teams, clubs, and student organizations. The school aims to provide a supportive learning environment that encourages students to pursue their interests, whether in arts, technology, or athletics, while striving for excellence in their academic pursuits. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and holistic development, the school plays a central role in the local Hephzibah community.

1,072

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hephzibah High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	66
Black	782
Asian	5
Two or More	29
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Black
782 (72.9 %)
White
181 (16.9 %)
Hispanic
66 (6.2 %)
Two or More
29 (2.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

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:	Richmond County
Phone:	(706)592-2089
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,072
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,017
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 9 290

Grade 10 298

Grade 11 280

Grade 12 204