McDonough High School

www.henry.k12.ga.us/hch

1,359 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Henry County High School, located in McDonough, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the Henry County School District. As a traditional public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a sense of community pride and spirit, often reflected in its commitment to both academic rigor and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Henry County High School offers a variety of student life opportunities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that aim to develop well-rounded individuals. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing resources provided by the district to enhance instruction and student support services. Through its long-standing presence in the McDonough area, the institution plays a vital role in the development of local youth, striving to uphold high standards of achievement and civic responsibility.

1,359

Total Students

74.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDonough High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	116
Black	1,120
Asian	19
Two or More	61
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,120 (82.4%)
Hispanic
116 (8.5%)
Two or More
61 (4.5%)
White
40 (2.9%)
Asian
19 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
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:	Henry County
Phone:	(470)615-3450
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/hch
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	865
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	119

* 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 9 399

Grade 10 359

Grade 11 307

Grade 12 294

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McDonough High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	399
Grade 10	359
Grade 11	307
Grade 12	294

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McDonough High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	699	51.4%
Male	660	48.6%

High School 5th - 12th