Pickens County High School

Pickens County
500 Dragon Dr
Jasper, GA 30143
1,259 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pickens County High School, located in Jasper, Georgia, serves as the primary high school for the Pickens County School District. Situated in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment for its students, staff, and families. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive approach to education, balancing rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its strong "Dragon" school spirit and active involvement in Georgia High School Association (GHSA) athletics, as well as an array of clubs and organizations that cater to diverse student interests. Through its website and community outreach, Pickens County High School highlights its commitment to student growth, character development, and academic excellence, aiming to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their local and global communities.
1,259
Total Students
82.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,137 (90.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    86 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    7 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
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: Pickens County
Phone: (706)253-1800
Website: http://phs.pickenscountyschools.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 82.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 465
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 126

* 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 9 367
Grade 10 352
Grade 11 285
Grade 12 255
Gender Ratio