Classic City High School

58 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Classic City High School, located at 440 Dearing Extension in Athens, Georgia, is a specialized alternative high school within the Clarke County School District. The school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal obstacles, ultimately guiding them toward credit recovery and high school graduation.

Beyond its focus on academics, Classic City High School emphasizes character development, student engagement, and preparation for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. The school offers a unique community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes strong relationships between students and faculty. By providing a non-traditional pathway to success, the institution plays a critical role in the district’s efforts to ensure that all students in Athens have the resources necessary to earn their diplomas and achieve their long-term goals.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Classic City High School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	54
Two or More	3

Black
54 (93.1%)
Two or More
3 (5.2%)
Hispanic
1 (1.7%)

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:	Clarke County
Phone:	(706)353-2323
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 19

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 10