Cross Keys High School

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Cross Keys High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1626 N Druid Hills Rd NE,  Brookhaven, GA
Dekalb County Schools
3.9
3.3
1,675 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason Heard
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
58%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
125
Full Time Teachers
125
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
500
Verbal
510
Average ACT
20
Math
21
English
21
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
34.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
835:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Hispanic
91.1%
Black
3.8%
Asian
3.2%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 513 Students
University of Georgia 275 Students
Emory University 266 Students
Oglethorpe University 245 Students
Kennesaw State University 239 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 161 Students
Georgia Gwinnett College 140 Students
Columbus State University 118 Students
Georgia Southern University 106 Students
Mercer University 104 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 111 Students
Business 78 Students
Psychology 69 Students
Biology 59 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 44 Students
Small Business Management 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Dental Hygiene 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 127 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/20/2025
its a good a good school but I would change the lunch because the lunch isn't really good and its really simple
4.0
1/5/2025
I am Cross Keys graduate class of 2023; it was a wonderful experience. Meeting different people was the best and the academics and teachers were a great help. My worst experience was when I was eating lunch and we had a school lockdown due to a shooter near the area. There was hardly any air conditioning in the cafeteria and we were there for almost an hour and a half.
5.0 Senior
1/2/2025
As a Senior AVID student at Cross Keys High School I am able to say that I had great teachers and a great education throughout my 4 years.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/22/2026
I love the Cross Key School because there are a lot of sports and my son loves it too
2.0 student
2/7/2024
Honestly, I am currently a junior and I just want to explain why this school is not the right place for students who are looking to prepare for future colleges and jobs. The administrators and teachers do not take effective action, as evidenced by the two fights that occurred today on Feb 7, 2024. T...
5.0 other
11/9/2020
I had the best teachers and the best students to learn from.
5.0 other
9/27/2016
-Respectful students who value learning.-Warm and knowledgeable faculty!-The principal is genuinely invested in the kids and it shows.-The school culture is great.-extracurricular and arts program are fabulous.

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Cross Keys High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brookhaven, GA and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,675 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Cross Keys High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 58%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $666,811. Discover additional schools in the area, like Margaret Harris Comprehensive School, Lakeside High School, Capstone Academy, and more. Learn more about what Brookhaven has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cross Keys High School.

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