It has great teachers and a full array of AP courses.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Three of my four daughters graduated from CCHS, and I couldn't have been happier with their teachers and their level of preparedness for college. All were on the dean's list at their respective colleges and one is now teaching. Who says you can't get an excellent public school education. I've always
... Read more felt parent involvement is a MUST, and found myself very involved in all aspects of my children's learning experiences, from bringing snacks for the cheerleading squad and track team to shuttling kids to AP exams. There is no substitute for letting your kids' teacher know that you are fully invested in your their academic success. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/09
i think that clarke central is a fantastic school to be at. the learning environment and everything.
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Posted by a student on 04/22/09
My child, a senior, asked to attend CCHS after 8 years of private school. We were skeptical -- the local newspaper rags on public schools -- but agreed that she might. We couldn't have asked for better. In four years, she has had few teachers whom I do not think to be of the highest quality. There
... Read more were a handful of EXCEPTIONAL teachers, incredibly bright and dedicated, who've engaged her and others in their studies and who've served as guides through some rough teen life passages. She has benefited from well-coached sports programs; wide extra-curricular choices; diverse environment; vigorous AP program; and superb counseling staff. The hardworking, caring teachers and counselors seem to be saints! She and many classmates are quite well prepared for the most competitive liberal arts colleges and universities where they will matriculate this fall, ready and eager as can be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/09
As a recent graduate of CCHS, I can honestly say that there is no other school I would have rather attended. The AP program at Clarke Central is unmatched, and I find myself extremely well prepared for the rigors of a Top 50 Liberal Arts College (US News). Unlike many suburban schools, there is not overbearing
... Read more parent involvement; students must seek out their own opportunities. In four years I might have had one sub-par teacher. Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/02/07
The quality of the AP courses is exceptional. My son had a U.S. History teacher that was better than any teacher I have ever seen. The Advanced College Placement courses are uneven, from exceptional to mediocre, ot unusual. The math department is unusually strong and well-monitored. Spanish courses genereally
... Read more good. Other departments seem uneven. There are many opportunities for kids to participate in AP courses and your child doesn't have to be a genius to get into them, just reasonably motivated and well-behaved. I think that's how it should be. This is an enormous economic boon for parents. The extra-curricular opportunities for kids interested in the arts are not as strong as for kids interested in sports. Although I worried about the poverty issues associated with the school at first, my kids have been enriched by having contact with the broad scope of American life, good and bad. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/07
I was only looking up the address and I can't belive all the positive things I've heard about this school. After graduating I was not at all prepared for college. Being an AP and ACP and AP student I would have expected a better educational foundation for the next step in the education. The principal
... Read more cares more about the appearane of the property rather than the quality of education of the students. I remember roaches in the halls, torn late edition books, and a giant football budget for a loosing team. But they have prepared me for a lifetime of backpacking. Read less
Posted by a former student on 06/14/06
Personally as a graduate of CCHS in 2002, the school overall wasn't bad. My mother was military so we moved around alot. I got quite a bit of helpwith classes and life as a whole. Parents shouldn't be blamed for everything. I personally didn't do so well my Junior year but that is cause I didn't apply
... Read more myslef. My mother had nothing to do with it. So as i tell alot of friends and random people, don't judge it before you try it. I now have a great job in the Air Force flying GPS satellites. CCHS had something to do with it. Carrington Campan Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/25/06
My daughter is a freshman at CCHS. I have been impressed with the school's principal, my daughter's teachers, the variety of special activities and programs offered, and the rigor of the curriculum (my daughter is in the ACP track). Does CCHS have problems? Of course, as any public school with 1500
... Read more students does. It has been my experience, however, that trouble-makers are dealt with quickly and firmly. Those who label the school 'a ghetto hangout' (see earlier posts) are simply letting their prejudices and fears overwhelm their view of what is obviously a quality school. The teachers have been magnificent and I doubt there is a better principal anywhere in the nation. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/07/06
My daughter is now a junior at Clarke Central and it has been a great experience. She is in the AP and ACP classes which are excellent.The sports programs also have alot to offer. The principal there has made all the difference in the world. As with any school a child attends, Parental involvment is
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* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.
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English as Second Language
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Athens schools — Clarke Central High School is located at 350 S Milledge Ave, Athens GA 30605. 350 S Milledge Ave is in the 30605 ZIP code in Athens, GA The school district for Clarke Central High School is the Clarke County School District. Clarke Central High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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