Effingham County High School

Effingham County
1589 Ga Highway 119 S
Springfield, GA 31329
2,199 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Effingham County High School (ECHS), located in Springfield, Georgia, serves as one of the primary secondary educational institutions for the Effingham County School District. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it offers a robust curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a wide range of elective opportunities. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a culture of school spirit centered around its athletic programs, student organizations, and extracurricular activities that prepare students for both collegiate success and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, ECHS is known for its commitment to student development through various Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, which allow students to gain hands-on experience in fields such as healthcare, business, and technology. The school emphasizes a supportive environment, focusing on preparing its diverse student body for post-graduation life through rigorous coursework, dedicated faculty mentorship, and an active focus on building character and community engagement within the greater Springfield area.
2,199
Total Students
125.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,268 (57.7%)
  • Black
    508 (23.1%)
  • Hispanic
    269 (12.2%)
  • Two or More
    124 (5.6%)
  • Asian
    22 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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: Effingham County
Phone: (912)754-6404
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 125.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 850
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 208

* 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 9 611
Grade 10 583
Grade 11 526
Grade 12 479
Gender Ratio