Serving 1,665 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 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,665 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Charles R. Drew High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles R. Drew High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles R. Drew High School?
The graduation rate of Charles R. Drew High School is 77%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Charles R. Drew High School?
1,665 students attend Charles R. Drew High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Charles R. Drew High School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles R. Drew High School?
Charles R. Drew High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles R. Drew High School offer ?
Charles R. Drew High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Charles R. Drew High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,665 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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