Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching1412
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Bachelor's degree39%40%
Master's degree39%44%
Specialist's degree17%14%
Doctorate degree4%1%
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White84%46%
Black7%38%
Hispanic7%10%
Multi-Racial1%3%
Asian<1%3%
American Indian<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged19%50%
Students with disabilities10%12%
Limited English proficient2%5%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,902$9,089
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional70%64%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Geography: Human
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Physics B
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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