Lithonia High School is a great school b/c the teachers show dedication to there job and will do what ever it takes so that the classes are easy for you to understand. Also the extra curricular activities are nice too. They have multiple sports to offer
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Posted by a parent on 05/17/09
Lithonia High School, in comparison to surrounding high schools, is not considered a 'great school.' However, I've found extraordinary faculty, students and parents who would fit very well in any prestigious private school. The teachers show dedication to the school. One of the seniors has a choice
... Read more between Harvard and Yale, which shows, education will be what you make it! In truth, Lithonia has a larger population than most other schools, of student and parents of whom may have other struggles keeping them from putting forth the extra effort needed to keep the test scores up. But, for the parents that are involved, you couldn't find better students! I'm a parent that's been 'hands-on' in this school and there are really some great, talented, creative, intelligent students and faculty. It's ashame the school has the reputation it does. The facility is state-of-the-art and much can be accomplished if one tries! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
I recently graduated from LHS, and its not the shool. Its the drive that you have, and the reason why to you come to school in the first place. To learn. Worrying about the fights, and the lack of parental involvement is not the reason why LHS has the promblems that is has. It's b/c of the children.
... Read more Parents complain about the violence and how the kids are disrespectful, but have you ever given the thought that maybe it was your child. Kids are so much different when they are home and when they are at school. I graduated with honors, and i was in the top 10% of my class. Its all about time management, and knowing what you have to do to succeed. I wouldnt have gone to another high school for any reason. This year Lithonia has made AYP. Every year the school makes more improvements. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/13/07
Lithonia High have very good academic ciriculums. Two of my children have graduated from Lithonia High. They both are attending college. My son is attending Southern Polytechnic University. He is studying to become an electrical engineer. My daughter is attending Valdosta State University. She is
... Read more studying to become a sports physical therapist. You must get involved in your childs life in order to make a difference in the school that he or she is attending. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/07
My Granddaughter is a first-time student at a public school and she had to register at this school. Therefore I need to know as much as possible about this school and it rating.
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Posted by a parent on 08/11/07
I have no problems with Lithonia High School - my children went to Lithonia. They never had discipline problems,we never had a problem with the curriculum, we worked with our children, provided them with additional learning materials and they graduate in the top 5% of their respective class.
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/07
I agree with that the school is not well organized. There is a lot of violence. It is in my district so I thought I did not have a choice on where to send my child. My daughter will be graduating in 2009 and she is doing very well there. Her grades are good and she has a good social life. I think it
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Posted by a parent on 05/14/07
This School is Bad! Don't send your child to this School if at all possible. They only have one police officer. The staff is understaffed! The School is over crowed. Teachers are leaving the school. This School doesn't receive any funding from the government due to the NCLB law. These kids are out
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Posted by a parent on 05/05/07
There is no parent involvement, poor extracurricular activities and the teachers are fed up. The administration is inconsistent in their discipline, actually the students run the school. Teachers are not backed up by administration.
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Posted by a teacher on 03/08/07
The worst school ever, my daughter went to this school for a year transferring from Boston. the curriculum was a joke and the teachers inept, the violence at the school was also a major factor in her leaving the school.
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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.
Student enrollment:
1,686
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
84
Number of classrooms:
65
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Lithonia schools — Lithonia High School is located at 2440 Phillips Rd, Lithonia GA 30058. 2440 Phillips Rd is in the 30058 ZIP code in Lithonia, GA The school district for Lithonia High School is the Dekalb County School District. Lithonia High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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