Ware County High School

Ware County
700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
1,589 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ware County High School, located at 700 Victory Drive in Waycross, Georgia, serves as the primary public high school for students within the Ware County School District. As a comprehensive institution, the school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, offering a blend of rigorous academic coursework, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its strong emphasis on community spirit and local pride, often serving as a central hub for district-wide athletic events and student engagement activities.

Academically, Ware County High School strives to balance traditional college-preparatory instruction with hands-on learning experiences designed to meet the demands of the modern workforce. The faculty and administration focus on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, leadership, and personal responsibility. By integrating extracurricular programs—such as competitive athletics, arts, and various academic clubs—the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps students develop the skills necessary to excel both within the classroom and in their future professional lives.
1,589
Total Students
110.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    766 (48.2 %)
  • Black
    603 (37.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    118 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    86 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    16 (1.0 %)
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: Ware County
Phone: (912)287-2351
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 110.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,373
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 9 464
Grade 10 442
Grade 11 376
Grade 12 307
Gender Ratio