Pope High School

www.cobbk12.org/Pope/

1,793 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pope High School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Cobb County School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, consistently ranking among the top schools in the state. The curriculum offers a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college-preparatory programs, and specialized electives designed to prepare students for success in higher education and various professional pathways.

Beyond its academic achievements, Pope High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by an extensive range of extracurricular activities. The "Greyhounds" maintain a competitive athletic program and a robust selection of student organizations, including arts, music, and service-based clubs. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and community engagement, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment supported by dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher organization.

1,793

Total Students

103.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pope High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,266
Hispanic	194
Black	99
Asian	142
Two or More	88
American Indian	4

White
1,266 (70.6%)
Hispanic
194 (10.8%)
Asian
142 (7.9%)
Black
99 (5.5%)
Two or More
88 (4.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

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:	(770)578-7900
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Pope/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 9 470

Grade 10 429

Grade 11 447

Grade 12 447