Veterans High School

1,914 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Veterans High School, located in Kathleen, Georgia, is a highly regarded secondary institution within the Houston County School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, athletics, and community involvement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical programs, and various extracurricular opportunities, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and leadership among its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Veterans High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by school spirit and a wide array of competitive sports teams, fine arts programs, and student-led organizations. Its location in the growing community of Kathleen allows it to serve a diverse population, while the faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining high standards of achievement. By balancing rigorous academic requirements with a robust selection of elective and extracurricular activities, the school aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

1,914

Total Students

97.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,071
Hispanic	162
Black	528
Asian	39
Two or More	108
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,071 (56.0 %)
Black
528 (27.6 %)
Hispanic
162 (8.5 %)
Two or More
108 (5.6 %)
Asian
39 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Houston County
Phone:	(478)218-7537
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	572
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	196

* 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 9 524

Grade 10 536

Grade 11 431

Grade 12 423