Kell High School

1,587 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kell High School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Cobb County School District. Established in 2002, the school has developed a strong reputation for academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. Its campus, situated on Lee Waters Road, serves a diverse student body and is known for its modern facilities, which support a wide range of academic programs, advanced placement (AP) courses, and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for both college and career readiness.

Beyond the classroom, Kell High School is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, frequently referred to as the "Kell Longhorns." The school places a heavy emphasis on student development through various clubs, fine arts programs, and service organizations, fostering a well-rounded community atmosphere. By balancing high academic standards with a commitment to student involvement, Kell High School strives to cultivate an environment that encourages personal growth and achievement within the Marietta community.

1,587

Total Students

92.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	682
Hispanic	360
Black	393
Asian	43
Two or More	103
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
682 (43.0%)
Black
393 (24.8%)
Hispanic
360 (22.7%)
Two or More
103 (6.5%)
Asian
43 (2.7%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Cobb County
Phone:	(678)494-7844
Website:	http://cobbk12.org/kell
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	185

* 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 9 431

Grade 10 403

Grade 11 367

Grade 12 386

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kell High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	431
Grade 10	403
Grade 11	367
Grade 12	386

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kell High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	739	46.6%
Male	848	53.4%

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