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Evans High School

Public | 9-12 | 1738 students

 
 
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13 reviews of this school


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Posted May 22, 2013

Can someone PLEASE tell me how a school can LOSE a student's EpiPen? If you turn ANY medication over to that school to hold in their office, get some kind of written proof from someone there that it was received by them because they take no accountability for property they are supposed to hold on to - do it for the sake of your student's well-being.


Posted September 27, 2012

If you care about your child's education, and you want your child to graduate with the ability to go to a four your college then DO NOT SEND THEM TO EVANS!!!. Evans high school takes the choice away from you the parent and your child. They decide who does or does not get the classes needed for college admission. They have denied my child the required foreign language classes needed to graduate with the ability to go directly to a four year program and are forcing him to have to take junior college classes first just to get the required courses. They have denied my child of an adequate public education. Adequate is more than the ability to read or write, it is also about providing them the necessary tools to ensure their choices and opportunities for the future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 18, 2009

i loved this school because they had a great jobtraining program/special ed i was in resourses aka special ed and i graduated from the 2004 i miss some of the teachers
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 10, 2008

Great school! My child's teachers really care about seeing their students succeed and take the time to work and help the ones with learning disabilities. I think this is one of the best in Columbia County!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2007

I had two sons go to this school. I moved to Columbia County because they were supposed to have the best schools. This school is a disgrace. God forbid your child has a learning disability. A lot of the staff needs to remember they are adult faculty members and not students. I have witnessed teachers belittling students. When you try to get problems addressed the staff likes to pass the buck. No one wants to take responsibility. They supposedly practice the 'No child left behind' policy but ask them how many kids they suspend and expel each year. Some kids expelled for ridiculous infractions. So tell me now how many children got left behind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2006

Evans High School was and is the perfect fit for my children (and my husband and I as involved parents). The other parents and a number of faculty, and staff are like extended family. The teachers have been great and the extra ciricular programs and athletics have been wonderful for my children. I think it is the perfect school if you want your children to graduate as well rounded individuals with a quality education. Since Evans High School is one of the oldest in the county it lacks the luster and street appeal of the newer schools, but there is a lot of heart and spirit inside!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2006

Great for the average student. To excel in anything other than band or sports, need to do so on an independent basis. Many teachers,themselves, still behave as if they are in high school with students.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 15, 2005

I think this school is a disgrace. Many teachers get an attitude if they do not like your child, they are disorganized, and someone is always passing the buck to someone else to cover their own behind. They are more worried about the unimportant things that children do, rather than focusing on the big things. I have met more teens in this school with the I dont care attitude, rather than striving to succeed. Parents need to start taking a stand with this school, considering the fact that the mojority of us get up every morning to go to work, so that our taxes can pay for this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2005

Evans High School has a good basic foundation, but not many of the extras you might find in MD or Virgina. The school is older, but the faculty and students do well against the new schools like Greenbrier or even Lakeside. Baseball and Football are big. The school counselors are a little difficult to work with or lets say...not very responsive, but a little push goes a long way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2005

I have never seen a school that was so unorganized. I received no help from administrators.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 22, 2004

This school is good at offering the basics, but if your child wants to be truly challenged he/she must attend another school. This school is filthy inside...the halls and commons are not kept up properly...my child refuses to enter the bathrooms due to how dirty they are.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2004

All three of my kids go to Evans High School. We just came from Richmnd County and this is the best High School they have been in.
—Submitted by Laura Santiago, a parent


Posted October 10, 2003

Good school, teachers are extremely helpful and willing to work with parents. The administration is well above average and very informative. Sports program is excellent. Minor drug problem with some students.
—Submitted by Jeff, a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

347 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

333 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

347 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % at or above passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 93% in 2012.

319 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11. The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

448 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

366 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
91%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

390 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
87%
Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

482 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

305 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

364 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 44%
Black 15% 37%
Hispanic 8% 12%
Asian 4% 3%
Two or more races 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 19%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 8%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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4550 Cox Rd
Evans, GA 30809
Phone: (706) 863-1198

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