West Laurens High School
School Overview
West Laurens High School is a public school located in Dexter, Georgia. It is a school in Laurens County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 55% of students are proficient in Math learning and 46% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,195 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 74 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,195 students are attending West Laurens High School. By gender, there are 601 and 594 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Laurens High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 137 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Black | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| White | 124 | 54 | 70 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 137 | 58 | 79 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 74 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Laurens High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 98.6% of teachers are certified. 95.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 74 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 73 | 98.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.4% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 598 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 11,622 Households |
| Population | 31,476 |
| Male | 15,146 |
| Female | 16,431 |
| Child Population | 9,304 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,847 Units |
| Average House Value | $91,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $633 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.80% |
| Average Household Income | $41,571 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.14% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Laurens High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 73 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 419 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Laurens High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 73 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 35 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 37 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 419 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Laurens County
In Laurens County, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.