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Cedar Shoals High School

Clarke County · Clarke County · 1300 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605.0

(706)546-5375

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2/10
#315
Rank 315 out of 384
Top 82%
English Language Arts3/10 · #309 · 21st percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #318 · 18th percentile
Science3/10 · #299 · 24th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Cedar Shoals sits in the eastern part of Athens, a city with a vibrant college-town energy thanks to the University of Georgia nearby — but families considering this school should go in with realistic expectations, as it serves a wide range of students in a district that faces real socioeconomic challenges. The school has opportunities for engaged students, and Athens itself is a genuinely exciting place to live, with a strong arts scene, great food, and a tight-knit community feel. Families who are active in their kids' education and connected to school resources tend to get the most out of what Cedar Shoals has to offer.

Student Demographics

346 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
155 (45%)
Hispanic
124 (36%)
White
49 (14%)
Multiple Races
13 (4%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners45 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged346 (100%)
Students with Disabilities56 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,971
Enrollment
111.58
Teachers (FTE)
26.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.8
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

79.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

20
AP Courses
offered
14.8%
AP Participation
of students
214
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #107 · 73rd percentile

46 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found