Charles R. Drew High School vs. Forest Park High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,652 students in grades 9-12, Charles R. Drew High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,765 students in grades 9-12, Forest Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,652 students
1,765 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1944 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1777 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
20%
Graduation Rate
77%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
603
562
Grade 10 Students
406
478
Grade 11 Students
346
388
Grade 12 Students
297
337
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
50%
% Black
60%
40%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
91%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
