Students conduct an experiment in Marla Dugan's biology class.

• Grades: 9-12
• Enrollment: 1,226
• White: 50%
• Black: 33%
• Hispanic: 9%
• Multi-racial: 5%
• Asian: 2%
• Free/reduced school lunch students: 45%
• Students w/disabilities: 7%
• LEP students – 5%
• Tuition students: 31%
• Total # teachers: 71
• Teachers w/ advanced degrees: 72%
• Average teaching experience: 15 years
• Student/teacher ratio: 19:1
• AYP: CHS made AYP for the 2010-2011 school year

CHS highlights

• International Baccalaureate school
• Three-time Georgia School of Excellence
• State-of-the-art STEM Lab focuses on science, technology, engineering and math instruction
• 14 Advanced Placement course offerings supplement rigorous college-preparatory focus
• Full-service guidance staff offers on-site graduation coach and career specialist
• Career and Technical Education department features several industry-certified programs
• Foreign language courses offer advanced study in the traditional classroom setting as well as online
• Renowned arts program includes award-winning band, dramatic arts, chorus, visual arts & debate
• Championship athletic teams in football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, golf, tennis, gymnastics,
  cheerleading, swimming & cross-country
• Unmatched training facilities for arts & athletics
• 21st Century Classroom technology enhances learning