State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School

The State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School district in Georgia contains a single public high school, Mountain Education High School, serving grades 9-12. With a total enrollment of 2,581 students, the school has a diverse student population that is 70.52% White, 4.26% African American, 20.26% Hispanic, and 5.96% other races.

While Mountain Education High School has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate in recent years, it currently ranks 226th out of 451 Georgia high schools, a decline from its previous ranking of 105th out of 442 schools. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 15.0% is significantly lower than the state average, indicating that a large proportion of students are not completing high school on time. Academically, the school's performance on the Milestones Assessment is mixed, with proficiency rates below the state average in some core subjects like Biology and United States History.

Despite these challenges, Mountain Education High School serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 30.22% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's per-student spending of $10,297 is slightly above the state average, but it remains to be seen how this funding is being utilized to support student outcomes and address the unique needs of the school's population.