Lassiter High School

www.cobbk12.org/lassiter

2,005 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lassiter High School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Cobb County School District. Known for its academic excellence, the school consistently maintains a reputation for strong performance in standardized testing and college readiness metrics. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, allowing students to pursue rigorous academic challenges while preparing for post-secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Lassiter is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly in the arts and athletics. The school’s music department, specifically the marching band and orchestra programs, has garnered national acclaim and numerous awards over the years. Additionally, the school boasts a vibrant sports culture, with various teams frequently competing at the state level. With its dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a focus on fostering both intellectual and personal growth, Lassiter High School remains a cornerstone of the East Cobb community.

2,005

Total Students

110.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lassiter High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,336
Hispanic	234
Black	146
Asian	168
Two or More	114
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,336 (66.6%)
Hispanic
234 (11.7%)
Asian
168 (8.4%)
Black
146 (7.3%)
Two or More
114 (5.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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)494-7863
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/lassiter
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,005
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	110.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 9 526

Grade 10 509

Grade 11 483

Grade 12 487