Harrison High School
School Overview
Harrison High School is a public school located in Kennesaw, Georgia. It is a school in Cobb County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 77% of students are proficient in Math learning and 78% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,203 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 108 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,203 students are attending Harrison High School. By gender, there are 1,075 and 1,128 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Harrison High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 609 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Black | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| White | 527 | 238 | 289 |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 609 | 281 | 328 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 108 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Harrison High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. 98.1% of teachers are certified. 93.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 108 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 106 | 98.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 2.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 1.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 4.6% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 441 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 255,820 Households |
| Population | 683,298 |
| Male | 334,257 |
| Female | 356,417 |
| Child Population | 207,229 |
| Total Housing Units | 273,169 Units |
| Average House Value | $251,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,222 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% |
| Average Household Income | $79,930 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.20% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Harrison High School offers 25 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 794 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 744 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Harrison High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 25 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 794 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 141 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 243 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 697 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 744 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Cobb County
In Cobb County, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in KENNESAW, Georgia
5 private schools are serving students in KENNESAW, Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.