Tucker High School
School Overview
Tucker High School is a public school located in Tucker, Georgia. It is a school in DeKalb County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 26% of students are proficient in Math learning and 33% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,729 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 118 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,729 students are attending Tucker High School. By gender, there are 878 and 851 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Tucker High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 260 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Asian | 30 | 13 | 17 |
| Black | 137 | 72 | 65 |
| White | 65 | 38 | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 260 | 138 | 122 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 118 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Tucker High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 89.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 118 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 118 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 6.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 4.2% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 346 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 259,428 Households |
| Population | 680,469 |
| Male | 328,020 |
| Female | 364,315 |
| Child Population | 206,565 |
| Total Housing Units | 286,366 Units |
| Average House Value | $196,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,172 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.60% |
| Average Household Income | $60,600 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.41% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Tucker High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 311 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 40 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 270 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Tucker High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 311 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 101 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 119 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 238 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 40 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 270 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dekalb County
In Dekalb County, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in TUCKER, Georgia
1 private schools are serving students in TUCKER, Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.