Serving 217 students in grades 9-12, William S. Hutchings Career Center 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
76%
36%
White
15%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)80-84%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William S. Hutchings Career Center?
The graduation rate of William S. Hutchings Career Center is 80-84%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend William S. Hutchings Career Center?
217 students attend William S. Hutchings Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of William S. Hutchings Career Center students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William S. Hutchings Career Center?
William S. Hutchings Career Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William S. Hutchings Career Center offer ?
William S. Hutchings Career Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William S. Hutchings Career Center part of?
William S. Hutchings Career Center is part of Bibb County School District.
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