AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL

www.leonschools.net/godby

1,388 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Amos P. Godby High School, located on West Tharpe Street in Tallahassee, is a prominent public secondary school within the Leon County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Godby High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong emphasis on student engagement. The school offers an array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student government, performing arts, and various academic clubs. By balancing academic rigor with community involvement and school spirit, Godby aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports the personal and professional development of its students in the Tallahassee community.

1,388

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	203
Black	956
Asian	7
Two or More	70
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
956 (68.9%)
Hispanic
203 (14.6%)
White
149 (10.7%)
Two or More
70 (5.0%)
Asian
7 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEON
Phone:	(850)488-1325
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/godby
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	734
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 409

Grade 10 362

Grade 11 385

Grade 12 232

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	409
Grade 10	362
Grade 11	385
Grade 12	232

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	692	49.9%
Male	696	50.1%

High School 9th - 12th