Banks County High School
School Overview
Banks County High School is a public school located in Homer, Georgia. It is a school in Banks County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 29% of students are proficient in Math learning and 40% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 885 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 68 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 885 students are attending Banks County High School. By gender, there are 475 and 410 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Banks County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 87 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 82 | 41 | 41 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 87 | 43 | 44 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 68 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Banks County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. 92.6% of teachers are certified. 97.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 68 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 63 | 92.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 7.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.5% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 443 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,740 Households |
| Population | 18,708 |
| Male | 9,400 |
| Female | 9,308 |
| Child Population | 6,042 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,739 Units |
| Average House Value | $151,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $731 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% |
| Average Household Income | $47,811 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 84.72% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Banks County High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 57 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 220 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Banks County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 57 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 16 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 41 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 220 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Banks County
In Banks County, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.