Irwin County High School

Irwin County
149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774
483 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Irwin County High School, located in Ocilla, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Irwin County School District. As a small, rural public school, it functions as the heart of the community, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and students often maintain strong, long-term relationships. The school is home to the "Indians" and takes great pride in its athletic programs, particularly its football team, which has historically been a significant source of local spirit and community engagement.

Academically, the school offers a standard high school curriculum alongside various vocational and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both collegiate pursuits and the local workforce. By balancing a traditional academic focus with a variety of clubs and sports, Irwin County High School aims to provide a well-rounded experience that emphasizes both individual student growth and active participation in the wider Ocilla community.
483
Total Students
37.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    263 (54.5%)
  • Black
    171 (35.4%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Irwin County
Phone: (229)468-9421
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 9 120
Grade 10 121
Grade 11 114
Grade 12 128
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
Ben Hill County
870 Students
553 Ocilla Hwy
Fitzgerald, GA 31750 (6.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th