Kell High School

1,506 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kell High School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Cobb County School District. Established in 2002, the school has developed a strong reputation for academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. Its campus, situated on Lee Waters Road, serves a diverse student body and is known for its modern facilities, which support a wide range of academic programs, advanced placement (AP) courses, and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for both college and career readiness.

Beyond the classroom, Kell High School is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, frequently referred to as the "Kell Longhorns." The school places a heavy emphasis on student development through various clubs, fine arts programs, and service organizations, fostering a well-rounded community atmosphere. By balancing high academic standards with a commitment to student involvement, Kell High School strives to cultivate an environment that encourages personal growth and achievement within the Marietta community.

1,506

Total Students

93.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	700
Hispanic	325
Black	363
Asian	38
Two or More	80

White
700 (46.5 %)
Black
363 (24.1 %)
Hispanic
325 (21.6 %)
Two or More
80 (5.3 %)
Asian
38 (2.5 %)

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)494-7844
Website:	http://cobbk12.org/kell
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	185

* 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 9 421

Grade 10 415

Grade 11 342

Grade 12 328

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kell High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	421
Grade 10	415
Grade 11	342
Grade 12	328

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kell High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	730	48.5%
Male	776	51.5%

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