Pickens County High School
School Overview
Pickens County High School is a public school located in Jasper, Georgia. It is a school in Pickens County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 38% of students are proficient in Math learning and 48% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,399 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 84 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,399 students are attending Pickens County High School. By gender, there are 735 and 664 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Pickens County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 231 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 222 | 108 | 114 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 231 | 113 | 118 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 84 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Pickens County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 98.8% of teachers are certified. 95.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 84 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 83 | 98.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.4% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 466 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 11,868 Households |
| Population | 31,049 |
| Male | 15,557 |
| Female | 15,830 |
| Child Population | 8,171 |
| Total Housing Units | 13,981 Units |
| Average House Value | $200,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $856 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% |
| Average Household Income | $67,631 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.38% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Pickens County High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 139 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 193 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Pickens County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 139 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 50 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 52 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 53 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 193 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Pickens County
In Pickens County, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.