Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for

925 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Perry Career Academy (officially known as the Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center) is a specialized educational institution located in Jonesboro, Georgia, operating as part of the Clayton County Public Schools system. Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, Perry Career Academy is designed to provide alternative educational pathways for students who may require a non-traditional environment to succeed. The academy focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges, offering a structured setting that aims to improve attendance, credit recovery, and overall student engagement.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning back to their home high school, pursuing higher education, or entering the workforce. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Perry Career Academy creates a supportive atmosphere where students can work toward meeting graduation requirements at their own pace. Through its commitment to individualized learning and career readiness, the center serves as a critical resource for students who need additional support to stay on the path toward academic success and long-term achievement.
925
Total Students
58.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for
Demographic Student Count
White19
Hispanic237
Black645
Asian12
Two or More10
American Indian2
  • Black
    645 (69.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    237 (25.6 %)
  • White
    19 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    12 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.1 %)
  • 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: Clayton County
Phone: (770)515-7601
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 925
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 887
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 15
Grade 10 200
Grade 11 396
Grade 12 314

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for
Grade Student Count
Grade 915
Grade 10200
Grade 11396
Grade 12314
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43647.1%
Male48952.9%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)