Metter College and Career Academy

Candler County
34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
179 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview

Metter College and Career Academy is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Metter, GA. Administered by Candler County, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 179 enrolled students across grades 06 through 12.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 12.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 100% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 179 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 34905 Ga Highway 129 S in Metter, GA 30439, Metter College and Career Academy serves families zoned within the Candler County attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

179
Total Students
12.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    86 (48.0%)
  • Black
    43 (24.0%)
  • Hispanic
    38 (21.2%)
  • Two or More
    12 (6.7%)
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: Candler County
Phone: (912)685-5713
Website: http://[email protected]
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 179
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 42
Grade 10 57
Grade 11 43
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Metter High School
Candler County
484 Students
34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th