Mary Persons High School
School Overview
Mary Persons High School is a public school located in Forsyth, Georgia. It is a school in Monroe County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 49% of students are proficient in Math learning and 61% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,215 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 75 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,215 students are attending Mary Persons High School. By gender, there are 624 and 591 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Mary Persons High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 161 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| White | 148 | 58 | 90 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 161 | 66 | 95 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 75 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Mary Persons High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 94.7% of teachers are certified. 93.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 75 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 71 | 94.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 5.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 5.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.3% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 405 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,760 Households |
| Population | 26,087 |
| Male | 13,586 |
| Female | 13,585 |
| Child Population | 7,691 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,129 Units |
| Average House Value | $166,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $704 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.00% |
| Average Household Income | $54,754 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.02% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Mary Persons High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 273 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 312 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Mary Persons High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 273 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 36 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 5 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 264 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 312 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Monroe County
In Monroe County, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.