State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School

Located in Athens, Georgia, within the vibrant Athens-Clarke County metropolitan area, State Specialty Schools I – Foothills Regional High School serves as an active, specialized public school district focused exclusively on secondary education for grades 9 through 12. Headquartered at 2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B, this non-charter regional institution provides dedicated special education and vocational pathways tailored to high school learners in a midsize city setting. The district serves a student body of 1,475 learners, comprising 759 female and 716 male students. Its high school enrollment reflects a diverse demographic community—including 589 Black, 574 White, 204 Hispanic, 92 multiracial, and 13 Asian students—with significant student representation across all upper high school grades, capped by an impressive cohort of over 500 twelfth-grade seniors.

To support its tailored secondary model across its operational site, the district maintains an extensive network of specialized personnel to meet varied academic and career-readiness needs. The district relies on a comprehensive workforce totaling 454.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, emphasizing dedicated student support and specialized intervention. This team features 57.2 FTE teachers, 80 FTE instructional aides, and 317.6 FTE support staff members who collaboratively deliver direct instruction, classroom assistance, and wraparound educational services. For families, students, and educational researchers exploring its regional vocational and special education opportunities, Foothills Regional High School provides a structured, supportive learning environment and can be reached directly at (706) 795-2191.