Northwest Whitfield County High School

1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755

whitfield.k12.ga.us

1,219 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northwest Whitfield County High School, located in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Whitfield County School District. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence while providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, the institution aims to equip its diverse student body with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Northwest Whitfield emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school hosts a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. Supported by a dedicated faculty and administration, the school strives to cultivate a positive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, contributing members of their community upon graduation.

1,219

Total Students

73.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Whitfield County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	727
Hispanic	405
Black	22
Asian	13
Two or More	46
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
727 (59.6 %)
Hispanic
405 (33.2 %)
Two or More
46 (3.8 %)
Black
22 (1.8 %)
Asian
13 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
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:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)673-6533
Website:	http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	784
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 9 314

Grade 10 329

Grade 11 294

Grade 12 282