Whitewater High School

www.fcboe.org/whs

1,303 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Whitewater High School, located at 100 Wildcat Way in Fayetteville, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Fayette County Public School System. Serving the local community, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. As a hub for the Fayetteville area, the school emphasizes not only core curriculum standards but also the development of well-rounded individuals through various educational initiatives and student support services.

Beyond its academic offerings, Whitewater High School is home to the "Wildcats" and maintains an active campus life centered on school spirit and community engagement. The institution provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and diverse student organizations, which allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. Governed by the Fayette County Board of Education, the school is dedicated to maintaining high educational benchmarks and providing a safe, inclusive environment for its diverse student body.

1,303

Total Students

83.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitewater High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	708
Hispanic	149
Black	325
Asian	41
Two or More	74
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
708 (54.3%)
Black
325 (24.9%)
Hispanic
149 (11.4%)
Two or More
74 (5.7%)
Asian
41 (3.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(770)460-3935
Website:	http://www.fcboe.org/whs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 9 308

Grade 10 322

Grade 11 357

Grade 12 316