At a glance
Reported students
141
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
452.5
Phoenix High School: 141 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 149
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Phoenix High School
Phoenix High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dalton. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Whitfield County. NCES reports 141 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, below the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.3%). English learners represent 13.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Phoenix High School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.9%
- Hispanic33.3%
- Black3.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Whitfield County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Coahulla Creek High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,041 reported students
Northwest Whitfield County High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,098 reported students
Southeast Whitfield County High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,453 reported students
Cohutta Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
287 reported students
Tunnel Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
297 reported students
Varnell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
350 reported students
Public schools near Phoenix High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center High · Department of Juvenile Justice | 05–12 | 9 | 0.6 mi |
| The Dalton Academy High · Dalton Public Schools | 09–12 | 469 | 1.1 mi |
| Southeast Whitfield County High School High · Whitfield County | 09–12 | 1,453 | 3.5 mi |
| Dalton High School High · Dalton Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,919 | 3.7 mi |
| North Murray High School High · Murray County | 09–12 | 961 | 6.6 mi |
| Murray County High School High · Murray County | 09–12 | 1,068 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix High School
What grades does Phoenix High School serve?
Phoenix High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Whitfield County.
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School reported 141 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 149 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Phoenix High School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 141 students and 10.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Phoenix High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Phoenix High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whitfield County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Phoenix High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Phoenix High School in?
Phoenix High School is part of Whitfield County, based in Dalton, GA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Phoenix High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center (0.6 mi), The Dalton Academy (1.1 mi), Southeast Whitfield County High School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.