Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching1612
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Bachelor's degree30%40%
Master's degree46%44%
Specialist's degree21%14%
Doctorate degree3%1%
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher1715
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White62%46%
Black23%38%
Asian6%3%
Multi-Racial4%3%
Hispanic4%10%
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 disabilities4%12%
Limited English proficient0%5%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,932$9,089
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%64%
Student and staff support10%9%
Administration12%10%
Other expenditures17%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:
  • Art History
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio 3-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Japanese Language & Culture
  • Music Theory
  • 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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