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Clarke Central High School

350 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, 30605

About Clarke Central High School

Clarke Central High School is a public high school in Athens, Georgia, that is part of the Clarke County School District. It serves students in grades 9–12. With about 2,200 to 2,400 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 18:1, the school has a typical classroom environment for a large urban high school. Clarke Central High School has a strong academic program that includes college-prep classes, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, fine arts, and sports. There are a lot of different types of students at the school, and a large number of them are from minority groups, which is similar to the Athens community as a whole. About 28% of students are good at math and about 39% are good at reading (ELA). These results show that the students did better than average in some local schools and that they are good at reading and writing. Clarke Central High School is a public school that gets money from the state and local governments. Students also take the SAT and other standard college-readiness tests.

Clarke Central High School Contact Information

Address

350 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, 30605

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Phone

(706) 357-5200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 39% in Reading.
117
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1842
Total Students
$62692
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 143 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Clarke Central High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 26.93%
Asian 2.06%
Hispanic 26.28%
Black 39.96%
Two+ Races 4.51%
Native Am. 0.11%
White
26.93%
Asian
2.06%
Hispanic
26.28%
Black
39.96%
Two+ Races
4.51%
Native Am.
0.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1842
48.37%
891 Female
51.63%
951 Male

Student Population

1842 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

307 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Clarke Central High School was recently named a 2025 AP Honors School because it did well in a number of AP categories for student achievement. This shows how important it is for students this year to do well in school and look for new opportunities.

FAQ

Q1. Is Clarke Central High School in the Clarke County School District?

Ans. Yes, Clarke Central High School is part of the Clarke County School District.

Q2. Are there Advanced Placement (AP) classes at Clarke Central High School?

Ans. Yes, the school has a lot of different AP classes for students who qualify.

Q3. Are there programs for career and technical education (CTE)?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in more than one CTE pathway.

Q4. Are there sports and other activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join sports teams, clubs, and other groups.

Q5. Does Clarke Central High School help students get ready for college?

Ans. Yes, guidance counselors help students plan their classes and get ready for college.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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