State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School

Headquartered at 1963 Tom Bell Rd in Cleveland, Georgia, State Specialty Schools I – Mountain Education High School is an active public special education and vocational district dedicated to secondary education. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the district operates within a distant rural setting, offering a specialized learning environment tailored to academic completion and career-oriented pathways. As an established, non-charter public institution managing its operational campus, the district provides essential educational access and targeted support for high school students across the region.

The district supports a total enrollment of 1,692 learners, comprising 868 female and 824 male students. Progression increases significantly in the upper grade levels, spanning 241 ninth graders, 426 tenth graders, 437 eleventh graders, and culminating in a senior class of 588 twelfth graders. The student body is demographically varied, including 1,172 White, 381 Hispanic, 67 Black, 55 multiracial, 11 American Indian, 5 Asian, and 1 Pacific Islander student. To foster student development and meet complex learning needs, the district maintains a comprehensive staffing context of approximately 362 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This team includes nearly 158 FTE teachers, 9 FTE instructional aides, and nearly 196 FTE support staff members, creating a well-resourced ecosystem focused on academic success and student well-being.