McIntosh High School

McIntosh High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
201 Walt Banks Rd,  Peachtree City, GA
Fayette County Public Schools
3.9
2.8
1,740 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Fine
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
85.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
351:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
57.1%
Hispanic
14.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.4%
Black
10.3%
Two or more races
5.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#14 Best Public HS in Georgia
#15 Best College Prep Public HS in Georgia
#30 Best HS For Stem in Georgia
Source: Niche

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.
University of Georgia 675 Students
Georgia State University 400 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 361 Students
Kennesaw State University 304 Students
Auburn University 245 Students
Emory University 237 Students
Georgia Southern University 210 Students
Georgia College & State University 184 Students
Mercer University 177 Students
The University of Alabama 150 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 195 Students
Biology 173 Students
Psychology 137 Students
Computer Science 98 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 87 Students
Nursing 84 Students
Marketing 62 Students
Finance 60 Students
Pre-Law Studies 53 Students
Political Science and Government 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 410 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/5/2025
McIntosh High School has very strong academics and many chances for AP classes which I like. I would like to have a different schedule arrangement like how other schools change every other day. I would like to be able to have more meeting with my consoler to check up and make sure I am doing everything correctly.
4.0 Senior
12/16/2024
The teachers here are nice and supportive, however the bathrooms are not great. A lot of the toilets take a long time to flush and some toilets leak when flushed causing the floor to get wet
4.0 Junior
10/18/2024
It's a very academically oriented school which pushes its students to success. McIntosh High School provides numerous opportunities for its students to flourish and pursue their dreams.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/20/2024
Transferring from a private school to McIntosh was a great decision The staff is always extremely friendly and informative
4.0 student
8/24/2024
Nice school. I recommend going here. I am currently a student and do not find it bad at all. Although kids using the bathroom can make messes, and some teachers can get mad sometimes. Still a nice school to go to. Though in my opinion, isn't the best.
5.0 student
7/11/2023
Very good high school highly recommend for anyone and everyone
5.0 parent
12/4/2019
Two kids have graduated from here, third one is about to go in. It’s a tough school, somewhat rigid and strict. Very focused on education and not so much on ‘fun’. However if you want your child to succeed and receive a private level education for free - this is the school for you! Besides all the c...

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McIntosh High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Peachtree City, GA, in the Peachtree City neighborhood, and is served by the Fayette County Public Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,740 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. McIntosh High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $671,340. Discover additional schools in the area, like Booth Middle School, Bennett's Mill Middle School, St Paul Lutheran School, and more. Learn more about what Peachtree City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McIntosh High School.

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