GAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Ware County High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Waycross, Georgia|Ware County
Waycross, GA 31503
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,618
Student:Teacher
13.9:1
Locale
Town
District
Ware CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
84.0%
Phone
(912)287-2351School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
30%
32th percentile in GA
Math Proficiency
33%
48th percentile in GA
Graduation Rate
90%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
10 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
7 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Near average in GADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,387
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 21%State 51%Local 28%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,633
Current enrollment
Stable(+5% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Ware County High School
Ware County High School has a total enrollment of 1,618 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Waycross, GA.
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