Mount Zion High School

Mount Zion High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2535 Mount Zion Pky,  Jonesboro, GA
Clayton County Schools
3.1
1.4
1,312 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Melvin Blocker
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
4.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
445:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Black
66%
Hispanic
26.6%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
White
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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 371 Students
University of Georgia 241 Students
Clayton State University 220 Students
Albany State University 174 Students
Georgia Southern University 161 Students
Emory University 151 Students
Kennesaw State University 142 Students
Savannah State University 135 Students
Valdosta State University 134 Students
Columbus State University 133 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 111 Students
Nursing 111 Students
Biology 107 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Computer Science 55 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 40 Students
Marketing 36 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Small Business Management 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 396 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/5/2024
My experience at Mount Zion was enjoyable. I made many different connections with students and faculty. Some of the teachers have really helped me through difficult situations during my high school career and have been very encouraging.
1.0 Freshman
3/21/2024
Mount Zion is a horrible school and this is coming from a freshman. I didn't even want to come to this school but I ended up being here anyways and I hate it. This school is like a prison. The teachers don't teach us unless someone from the district comes in and then gets upset at us when we don't answer their questions but they haven't taught nothing. The safety at this school is horrible because they still find some way to bring weapons here. The teachers don't care about the kids vaping unless the principal is around. I've never in my life heard the teachers curse so much like they do. The teachers curse way more than us and they are very rude. At this point the teachers are only here for the money and not to teach us anymore. The same way the students don't care anymore they don't care.
4.0 Alum
6/28/2023
Mount Zion wasn't the best high school in terms of resources, but the teachers and staff certainly made it feel like home. I really like how certain staff pushed for events that made school more enjoyable for us. I don't like how we felt less than as student athletes because we didn't have as much as other schools when it came to athletic facilities and resources as a track athlete.
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1.4 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/17/2023
Son transferred (not by choice) to this poor excuse of a school a few years ago. Teachers just don’t give a damn and so most of the students don’t either. Not all but most. So glad he is a success in the Navy. I hate Clayton County Schools.
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1.0 other
4/3/2023
The experience I've noticed at the school, it's an unsafe environment. There is a lot of gang activity, fight and bullying. The only way , I suppose, to get through the high school years there is to pretty much stay to yourself and do your assignments and take advantage of credit recovery if needed....
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1.0 parent
6/14/2021
If I could give a zero I would. I see why Clayton County Schools have such a bad reputation. I am a parent of a recent MZHS graduate. If it wasn't for my love and support, my son would have repeated the 12th grade. I am so disappointed with the virtual dedication my son received. I realize virtual s...
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1.0 parent
10/4/2018
This school is a 1 because the staff don't protect students from bullying or gang related activities and some teacher teaching skills are horrible for them to have a degree. The well-being of the students are not their first priority
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