Charles R. Drew High School

6237 Garden Walk Blvd
Riverdale, GA 30274

1,652 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charles R. Drew High School, located in Riverdale, Georgia, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 within the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Dr. Charles R. Drew, the renowned African American surgeon and medical researcher who pioneered methods for storing blood plasma. True to its namesake, the school emphasizes academic excellence and often integrates themes of innovation and community service into its educational framework.

The campus offers a comprehensive high school experience, featuring a diverse range of academic programs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and extracurricular activities. Beyond its core curriculum, Drew High School is well-known for its robust athletics program and various student organizations that promote leadership and personal development. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its student body for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

1,652

Total Students

90.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles R. Drew High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	550
Black	996
Asian	43
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
996 (60.3 %)
Hispanic
550 (33.3 %)
Asian
43 (2.6 %)
Two or More
32 (1.9 %)
White
26 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Clayton County
Phone:	(770)473-2700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,708
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 9 603

Grade 10 406

Grade 11 346

Grade 12 297