East Coweta High School

3,212 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Coweta High School (ECHS), located in Sharpsburg, Georgia, serves as one of the flagship secondary institutions within the Coweta County School System. Known for its large campus and robust student body, the school is recognized for offering a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. ECHS places a strong emphasis on balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive athletics to diverse arts programs and career-oriented technical clubs.

The school is deeply integrated into the Sharpsburg community and is frequently noted for its strong school spirit and long-standing traditions. By leveraging both its academic resources and community partnerships, East Coweta aims to foster a supportive culture that promotes student development, leadership, and civic responsibility. Whether through its AP programs, dual enrollment options, or active student organizations, the school provides a multifaceted high school experience tailored to meet the varied interests and ambitions of its students.

3,212

Total Students

175.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Coweta High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,627
Hispanic	429
Black	896
Asian	101
Two or More	153
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,627 (50.7 %)
Black
896 (27.9 %)
Hispanic
429 (13.4 %)
Two or More
153 (4.8 %)
Asian
101 (3.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

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:	Coweta County
Phone:	(770)254-2850
Website:	http://cowetaschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	175.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	932
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	221

* 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 9 951

Grade 10 821

Grade 11 695

Grade 12 745