Dawson County High School

Dawson County
1665 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
880 Students
High School 10th - 12th
School Overview
Dawson County High School (DCHS), located in Dawsonville, Georgia, serves as the primary public high school for Dawson County. Situated in a rapidly growing area at the edge of the Appalachian foothills, the school functions as the central hub for secondary education in the district, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a mix of rigorous academic programming and career-technical education.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community spirit and its emphasis on both athletics and extracurricular engagement. DCHS offers a variety of pathways for students, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment options with local colleges, and specialized Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs designed to equip students with practical, industry-ready skills. By balancing traditional academics with community-focused initiatives, Dawson County High School aims to cultivate an environment that supports the holistic development of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Dawsonville community.
880
Total Students
56.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    711 (80.8%)
  • Hispanic
    129 (14.7%)
  • Asian
    15 (1.7%)
  • Black
    12 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.4%)
  • 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: Dawson County
Phone: (706)265-6555
Grade Range: 10th - 12th
Total Students: 880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 299
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 67

* 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 10 321
Grade 11 299
Grade 12 260
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Forsyth High School
Forsyth County
2,151 Students
3635 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028 (9.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th