Serving 943 students in grades 9-12, Spencer 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 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Spencer 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 Spencer High School is 0.47, 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spencer High School?
The graduation rate of Spencer High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Spencer High School?
943 students attend Spencer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Spencer High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spencer High School?
Spencer High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spencer High School offer ?
Spencer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spencer High School part of?
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