Dalton High School

Dalton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1500 Manley St,  Dalton, GA
Dalton Public Schools
4.0
3.8
1,379 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steve Bartoo
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
57.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
526:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Hispanic
71.3%
White
18.8%
Black
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Two or more races
2.2%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Dalton State College 535 Students
University of Georgia 372 Students
Kennesaw State University 340 Students
Georgia State University 294 Students
Berry College 188 Students
Georgia Southern University 167 Students
Emory University 160 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 131 Students
University of West Georgia 114 Students
Auburn University 106 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 131 Students
Business 108 Students
Biology 80 Students
Psychology 78 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 52 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Marketing 42 Students
Accounting 36 Students
Early Childhood Education 34 Students
Engineering 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 254 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/28/2024
The "Dalton Difference" is alive and well at Dalton High School where the arts are celebrated as much as sports. It is one community coming together as one!
4.0 Senior
8/21/2022
Being a student at Dalton High School has been one of the best experiences. There is so much diversity and so much school spirit. I have created so many memories as a catamount and I am so sad that it is coming to an end as it is my senior year. DHS really is one of the best out there.
5.0 Senior
6/16/2022
I went to Dalton High School for 4 years, and had a great time! The people were friendly and welcoming, and students were studious and talented.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 10 Reviews
4.0 student
12/14/2013
It's a pretty great school. They do spend a little too much effort and money on football though. It'd be nice if they'd distribute the wealth just a bit. There are certain clubs/teams that survive solely off of fundraising. Also, the new principal is not a people person. He wavers when it comes to t...
5.0 other
2/28/2011
dalton high school is a great school. I have been their i i love that school everyone is friendly and is currently the best high school in dalton.!!
parent
5/6/2010
I love thiis school my son goes here and he loves it also i gradurated here in 74
1.0 parent
12/10/2009

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Dalton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dalton, GA and is served by the Dalton Public Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,379 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Dalton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Morris Innovative High School, Christian Heritage School, Cedar Valley Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dalton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dalton High School.

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