Marietta High School

2,526 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Marietta High School (MHS), located in Marietta, Georgia, is the flagship secondary school of the Marietta City Schools district. Known for its rich history and deep community roots, the school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive extracurricular programming. MHS is particularly notable for being an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for global citizenship through a variety of advanced coursework and specialized programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Marietta High School is known for its strong school spirit and active athletic programs, often rallying around the "Blue Devil" mascot. The campus on Whitlock Avenue serves as a focal point for the Marietta community, providing students with a wide range of opportunities in the arts, career-technical education, and leadership development. By fostering an inclusive environment that balances high academic standards with personal growth, MHS aims to equip its graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education and the professional world.

2,526

Total Students

176.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marietta High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	539
Hispanic	1,003
Black	848
Asian	29
Two or More	100
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,003 (39.7%)
Black
848 (33.6%)
White
539 (21.3%)
Two or More
100 (4.0%)
Asian
29 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Marietta City
Phone:	(770)428-2631
Website:	http://mhs.marietta-city.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	176.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	202

* 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 9 768

Grade 10 637

Grade 11 586

Grade 12 535