Stephens County High School

Stephens County
323 Indian Trl
Toccoa, GA 30577
1,142 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Stephens County High School, located in Toccoa, Georgia, serves as the primary public secondary institution for students in the Stephens County School System. Situated at 323 Indian Trail, the school is central to the local community and is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school offers a diverse range of academic programs, including core curriculum courses, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and various career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to equip students with practical, industry-relevant skills.

Beyond academics, Stephens County High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement. The school boasts an active athletic department—known as the "Indians"—as well as numerous student organizations, performing arts programs, and clubs that foster leadership and personal growth. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a supportive environment, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community and the workforce.
1,142
Total Students
77.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    842 (73.7 %)
  • Black
    128 (11.2 %)
  • Two or More
    85 (7.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    73 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    12 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Stephens County
Phone: (706)886-6825
Website: http://schs.stephens.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 77.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,008
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 9 321
Grade 10 312
Grade 11 267
Grade 12 242
Gender Ratio