Habersham Central High School

Habersham County
2059 State Hwy 197 S
Mt Airy, GA 30563
1,525 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Habersham Central High School, located in Mt. Airy, Georgia, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Habersham County School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and robust Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its classroom offerings, Habersham Central is deeply integrated into the local community and is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school supports a diverse array of athletic programs—competing under the "Raiders" mascot—as well as numerous student organizations, fine arts programs, and leadership clubs. By fostering a balance between academic rigor and student involvement, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational environment that empowers students to succeed as productive citizens after graduation.
1,525
Total Students
89.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    889 (58.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    512 (33.6 %)
  • Two or More
    48 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    38 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    36 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1 %)
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: Habersham County
Phone: (706)778-7161
Website: http://www.habershamschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 89.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,244
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 14
Grade 10 534
Grade 11 485
Grade 12 492
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Habersham Success Academy
Habersham County
64 Students
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563 (0.3 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th