Dawson County High School
School Overview
Dawson County High School is a public school located in Dawsonville, Georgia. It is a school in Dawson County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 785 students through grade 10 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 54 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 785 students are attending Dawson County High School. By gender, there are 420 and 365 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Dawson County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 73 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 70 | 30 | 40 |
| Total | 73 | 32 | 41 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 54 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Dawson County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 94.4% of teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 54 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 51 | 94.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 5.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 393 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,041 Households |
| Population | 24,370 |
| Male | 12,224 |
| Female | 12,312 |
| Child Population | 6,351 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,464 Units |
| Average House Value | $230,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $918 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.00% |
| Average Household Income | $66,281 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.88% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Dawson County High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 79 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 178 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Dawson County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 79 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 10 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 39 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 36 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 178 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dawson County
In Dawson County, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DAWSONVILLE, Georgia
3 private schools are serving students in DAWSONVILLE, Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.