Kennesaw Mountain High School

Cobb County
1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152
1,809 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Kennesaw Mountain High School, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, is a highly regarded public secondary institution within the Cobb County School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive extracurricular programs. The campus provides a structured learning environment that emphasizes college and career readiness, often highlighting a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Kennesaw Mountain High School is distinguished by its vibrant school spirit and strong community involvement. The school offers a wide variety of athletics, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs, which play a significant role in fostering a well-rounded student experience. Situated in a suburban area, the school benefits from a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, working collectively to maintain the institution's reputation as a top-tier school within the local community and the broader Cobb County region.
1,809
Total Students
109.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    673 (37.2 %)
  • Black
    561 (31.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    335 (18.5 %)
  • Asian
    131 (7.2 %)
  • Two or More
    101 (5.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Cobb County
Phone: (678)594-8190
Website: http://www.cobbk12.org/KennesawMountain/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 109.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 529
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 159

* 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 9 437
Grade 10 489
Grade 11 390
Grade 12 493
Gender Ratio
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