Spalding High School

www.spalding.k12.ga.us

1,208 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Spalding High School, located in Griffin, Georgia, serves as a central secondary educational institution within the Griffin-Spalding County School System. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. In addition to core academic subjects, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology, college-preparatory coursework, and opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

Beyond the classroom, Spalding High School places a strong emphasis on community spirit and student development through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented organizations. By focusing on both rigorous academics and character building, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The institution remains dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of the Griffin community while maintaining high standards for student conduct and educational excellence.

1,208

Total Students

79.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spalding High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	146
Black	553
Asian	10
Two or More	62
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
553 (45.8%)
White
433 (35.8%)
Hispanic
146 (12.1%)
Two or More
62 (5.1%)
Asian
10 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	Griffin-Spalding County
Phone:	(770)229-3775
Website:	http://www.spalding.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	995
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 9 363

Grade 10 286

Grade 11 303

Grade 12 256