Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for
887 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Perry Career Academy (officially known as the Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center) is a specialized educational institution located in Jonesboro, Georgia, operating as part of the Clayton County Public Schools system. Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, Perry Career Academy is designed to provide alternative educational pathways for students who may require a non-traditional environment to succeed. The academy focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges, offering a structured setting that aims to improve attendance, credit recovery, and overall student engagement.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning back to their home high school, pursuing higher education, or entering the workforce. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Perry Career Academy creates a supportive atmosphere where students can work toward meeting graduation requirements at their own pace. Through its commitment to individualized learning and career readiness, the center serves as a critical resource for students who need additional support to stay on the path toward academic success and long-term achievement.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning back to their home high school, pursuing higher education, or entering the workforce. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Perry Career Academy creates a supportive atmosphere where students can work toward meeting graduation requirements at their own pace. Through its commitment to individualized learning and career readiness, the center serves as a critical resource for students who need additional support to stay on the path toward academic success and long-term achievement.
887
Total Students
66.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic | 242 |
| Black | 590 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More | 25 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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Black590 (66.5%)
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Hispanic242 (27.3%)
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Two or More25 (2.8%)
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White14 (1.6%)
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Asian13 (1.5%)
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American Indian3 (0.3%)
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: | Clayton County |
| Phone: | (770)515-7601 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 887 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 66.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 887 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
9
Grade 10
186
Grade 11
461
Grade 12
231
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 9 |
| Grade 10 | 186 |
| Grade 11 | 461 |
| Grade 12 | 231 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 379 | 42.7% |
| Male | 508 | 57.3% |
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