Apalachee High School

www.barrow.k12.ga.us/ahs

1,949 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Apalachee High School is a public secondary school located in Winder, Georgia, serving the students of Barrow County. As part of the Barrow County School System, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and career-technical organizations. It is situated on Haymon Morris Road and serves as one of the key educational hubs for the growing community in the Winder area.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military. By fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development, Apalachee High School strives to engage its student body through a mix of traditional classroom instruction and diverse student activities. For families and community members, the school serves as a central pillar of the local district, maintaining resources and updates through the official Barrow County School System website.

1,949

Total Students

131.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apalachee High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	784
Hispanic	611
Black	380
Asian	74
Two or More	99
American Indian	1

White
784 (40.2%)
Hispanic
611 (31.3%)
Black
380 (19.5%)
Two or More
99 (5.1%)
Asian
74 (3.8%)
American Indian
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:	Barrow County
Phone:	(770)586-5111
Website:	http://www.barrow.k12.ga.us/ahs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,949
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	131.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	951
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	235

* 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 9 492

Grade 10 518

Grade 11 494

Grade 12 445