Eastside High School

1,590 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Eastside High School, located at 10245 Eagle Dr in Covington, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Newton County School System. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and is well-regarded for fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. As a cornerstone of the Covington area, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, technical training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Eastside High School boasts a robust extracurricular program that encourages student involvement in athletics, the arts, and various academic clubs. These programs are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and collaboration, allowing students to cultivate their talents and interests outside of traditional coursework. By maintaining a balance of challenging academic standards and a supportive extracurricular culture, Eastside High strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that empowers its students to become productive and engaged citizens.

1,590

Total Students

83.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	599
Hispanic	170
Black	720
Asian	25
Two or More	76

Black
720 (45.3%)
White
599 (37.7%)
Hispanic
170 (10.7%)
Two or More
76 (4.8%)
Asian
25 (1.6%)

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:	Newton County
Phone:	(770)784-2920
Website:	http://newtoncountyschools.org/eastside
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,097
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 9 401

Grade 10 403

Grade 11 397

Grade 12 389