Kennesaw Mountain High School

1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152

www.cobbk12.org/KennesawMountain/

1,695 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kennesaw Mountain High School, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, is a highly regarded public secondary institution within the Cobb County School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive extracurricular programs. The campus provides a structured learning environment that emphasizes college and career readiness, often highlighting a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Kennesaw Mountain High School is distinguished by its vibrant school spirit and strong community involvement. The school offers a wide variety of athletics, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs, which play a significant role in fostering a well-rounded student experience. Situated in a suburban area, the school benefits from a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, working collectively to maintain the institution's reputation as a top-tier school within the local community and the broader Cobb County region.

1,695

Total Students

109.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennesaw Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	566
Hispanic	335
Black	535
Asian	152
Two or More	100
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
566 (33.4%)
Black
535 (31.6%)
Hispanic
335 (19.8%)
Asian
152 (9.0%)
Two or More
100 (5.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Cobb County
Phone:	(678)594-8190
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/KennesawMountain/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	159

* 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 9 423

Grade 10 376

Grade 11 403

Grade 12 493

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kennesaw Mountain High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	423
Grade 10	376
Grade 11	403
Grade 12	493

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kennesaw Mountain High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	817	48.2%
Male	878	51.8%

High School 9th - 12th